At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll operations across APAC and EMEA, ensuring compliance and quality oversight.
- Company: Join a global finance team in a dynamic London office.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Be a key player in payroll processes that impact employees worldwide.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in payroll or finance.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Payroll Analyst serves as a key subject matter expert for payroll operations across APAC and EMEA, supporting the delivery, oversight, and continuous improvement of complex multi‑jurisdictional payroll processes. This role partners with Payroll Analysts in the UK and Tokyo as part of the Global Payroll team, and liaises with stakeholders in the Americas. Based in the EMEA Finance and Administration team in London, the position operates at the intersection of Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and other global business functions, requiring strong collaboration, sound judgment, and a high degree of professionalism.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support end‑to‑end delivery and oversight of payroll operations across APAC and EMEA countries.
- Review and provide quality oversight of payroll inputs and outputs such as salary changes, bonuses, statutory deductions, benefits, pensions, salary sacrifice arrangements, leave‑related payments, and off‑cycle transactions.
- Own and coordinate daily, monthly, quarterly, and year‑end payroll activities, ensuring deadlines, reporting requirements, reconciliations, and control procedures are completed in accordance with internal governance standards and local statutory obligations.
- Serve as trusted partner to HR, Benefits, Finance, Global Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Global Mobility, and other internal stakeholders, ensuring timely employee data changes, payroll funding coordination, and resolution of payroll‑related matters.
- Maintain governance over payroll compliance across APAC and EMEA, monitoring legislative developments, interpreting regulatory requirements, and applying controls to support adherence to local tax, labor, and statutory reporting obligations.
- Oversee relationships with external payroll service providers and other third parties, driving service quality and compliance, and coordinating support for audits, regulatory reviews, and tax authority inquiries.
- Maintain payroll systems, records, and key Workday configurations, including taxes, earnings, deductions, and general ledger mapping.
- Partner with Accounting and Treasury to support payroll journals.
Analyst, Global Payroll in London employer: Wellington Management Company
As a Payroll Analyst at our London office, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team that values professional growth and innovation. We offer a supportive work culture with opportunities for continuous learning and development, ensuring you can thrive in your career while contributing to our global payroll operations across diverse jurisdictions. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package and a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Wellington Management Company Recruitment Team
