Payroll Specialist - Part time

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled part time International Assignee (IA) Payroll Specialist to deliver a responsive, accurate and compliant payroll service for approximately 150 international assignees across the globe. This population includes a significant number of US payroll employees, requiring adherence to IRS legislative and reporting standards. In this role you’ll work closely with teams across People & Culture, Finance, Treasury, and external providers to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time and in accordance with global compliance requirements.

About You

• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Experienced in control account reconciliations
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage time‑sensitive payroll cycles under pressure
• Able to work independently with sound judgement

Highly Desirable

• US payroll experience, ideally in ADP
• Experience managing international / expatriate payrolls
• Knowledge of US federal rules on compensation and benefits

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter. Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.

Location

This is a part time role, working 14 hours per week (roughly 40-60 hours per month) with some flexibility needed based on payroll volume, mainly focused in the first 2 weeks of the month. This role will ideally be based in the UK, employed from the Global Hub for Plan International which is based in Woking, Surrey where we are remote working. You must have the pre-existing right to live and work.

Type of role

2 Year Fixed term contract

Salary

For candidates based in the UK the salary is circa £38,000 per annum (FTE - full time equivalent) Level 15. Please note that employment terms will be as per the standard terms and conditions in the country where you are based.

Closing date Wednesday 28th January 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Child safety and recruitment

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Important Notice

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.