Payroll Manager London, UK

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the end-to-end payroll process across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing UK, US and international payrolls, with a strong understanding of pension administration, reward, and salary sacrifice arrangements. You should have worked before with global payroll providers such as TMF Group, ADP and Deel. This role is pivotal in ensuring that payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and compliantly, while continuously improving processes and maintaining the highest standards of employee data integrity. You will be the first point of contact for employee queries regarding payroll and pension schemes.

What You’ll be Doing

• Payroll Management
  • Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle with international vendors for UK, US and other international employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • Oversee all payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, bonuses and reward, overtime, benefits, and statutory deductions.
  • Liaise with global payroll providers and payroll administrators to coordinate international payroll operations and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Review and approve payroll outputs, ensuring compliance with local tax and employment legislation.
  • Conduct regular payroll audits to identify and correct inconsistencies.
• Pensions and Benefits Administration
  • Manage the auto-enrolment pension process and ensure compliance with The Pensions Regulator (TPR) requirements.
  • Oversee and reconcile salary sacrifice schemes for pensions, cycle-to-work, and other employee benefits.
  • Work with benefit providers to ensure accurate deduction and contribution management.
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Stay current with payroll related legislation, including tax codes, NI thresholds, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.).
  • Prepare and submit reports to HMRC and other relevant authorities if necessary.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll data and documentation.
• Systems and Process Improvement
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline processes and implement payroll best practices.
  • Maintain and enhance payroll systems and integrations with HRIS and accounting platforms.
  • Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processing and improve accuracy.
  • Build strong cross‑functional relationships with Finance, HR, and external vendors.

About You

• 4+ years of payroll management experience, including international and multi‑entity payrolls.
• Proven experience working with global payroll providers like TMF Group, ADP, Deel, or similar.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK and US payroll legislation, including pensions and salary sacrifice arrangements with strong understanding of tax compliance, NI, and statutory reporting in the UK.
• Strong understanding of US benefits and 401k.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with HR/payroll software (Workday, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel).
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What We Can Offer You

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core. Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months.