Payroll Specialist – UK & Expat Payroll

We areMet T&S, the Global EmploymentCompany ofMAIRE group, an industrial leader in Engineering &Construction, Technology & Licensing, and Energy Business Development andVentures. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, the Group is among the globaltop-ranking engineering contractors.

We arelooking for an experiencedPayroll Specialistto manage UKand expatriate payroll activities, ensuring accurate and timely payrollprocessing while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation and companypolicies.

KeyResponsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timelyUK monthly payroll, including statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), PAYE,National Insurance, student loans, and auto-enrolment pensions, incompliance with HMRC regulations.
• Manage payroll lifecycleactivities including new starters, leavers, salary changes, payrolladjustments, and year-end processes such as P60, P11D and P11D(b).
• Administer UK andexpatriate payrolls (inbound and outbound assignments), includingcoordination and validation of shadow payrolls.
• Partner with GlobalMobility, HR, Finance, and the payroll provider to ensure accurate andcompliant payroll delivery.
• Process expatriate payrollinputs including allowances, benefits, retention bonuses, leave records,pensions, deductions, and final settlements.
• Ensure correct processingof allowances, benefits-in-kind, pensions, salary sacrifice schemes, andtaxable and non-taxable payments.
• Review and validate payrollcalculations, reconciliations, reports, and payroll outputs to ensureaccuracy and compliance.
• Maintain compliance with UKtax, social security, payroll legislation, auto-enrolment requirements,and UK GDPR.
• Prepare payroll reports andsupport internal and external audits through documentation, controls,and query resolution.
• Act as a payroll subjectmatter expert, providing guidance to UK and expatriate employeesregarding payslips, deductions, benefits, and payroll queries.
• Support onboarding andoffboarding activities, maintain accurate payroll and HR records, andassist with payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementations.
• Work closely with HR,Finance, Global Mobility, and international stakeholders to supportpayroll operations across multiple countries.

Requirements

• Provenexperience in UK payroll administration and payroll operations.
• Experiencemanaging expatriate, international, or shadow payrolls.
• Strongunderstanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance,pensions, statutory payments, and year-end reporting.
• Experienceworking with outsourced payroll providers.
• Strongpayroll validation, reconciliation, and analytical skills.
• AdvancedExcel skills and experience with HRIS/payroll systems.
• Excellentattention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strongcommunication and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• CIPP would be highly desirable rather than mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 3years payroll experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communicationsand interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail,management skills.
• Team-oriented skills,self-motivation and direction, with strong bias toward timelyperformance and problem resolution.

SpecialComments

This isan excellent opportunity to join a growing international business and play akey role in delivering accurate and complaint payroll services across the UKand a global expatriate population.