At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join Zuora, a leader in the Subscription Economy, fostering innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, and wellness resources.
- Other info: Remote work opportunity with a commitment to inclusivity and employee growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while enhancing your payroll expertise.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of payroll experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33 - 45 £ per hour.
About Zuora: At Zuora, we help businesses grow smarter and adapt faster. Our platform powers modern business models — from subscriptions and usage-based pricing to AI-driven and outcome-based offerings — helping companies launch new products, automate complex billing, and unlock predictable, recurring revenue.
The Opportunity:
- End-to-End Payroll Processing: Accurately process scheduled monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees, including bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle payroll runs.
- Payroll Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure payroll adheres to local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies while maintaining strict internal controls.
- Audit & Reconciliation: Conduct detailed audits of payroll data, validate reports, and reconcile payroll before and after transmission.
- Payroll Documentation: Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with audit and reporting requirements.
- HR & Payroll Data Management: Track and review HR payroll interface (PI) files for compensation updates, benefit changes, and new hires.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and third-party vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Employee Support & Communication: Address payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and timely resolutions to employee concerns.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare payroll-related financial reports for senior management, Accounting, and Finance teams as needed.
- Year-End Processing & Tax Compliance: Assist with year-end reporting and collaborate with payroll vendors to complete international tax filings.
- General Ledger & Accounting: Manage payroll-related journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
About You:
- Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
- Payroll Experience: 5+ years of US payroll processing experience, preferably with ADP, including working with third-party payroll providers, are required.
- Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and international payroll compliance requirements.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Office, with experience in payroll software systems.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for accuracy in payroll processing.
- Communication & Problem-Solving: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address employee concerns and collaborate effectively with various teams.
- Confidentiality & Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Organizational & Multitasking Abilities: Proven ability to manage multiple payroll cycles, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Player Mentality: Strong work ethic with a proactive, solution-driven approach to challenges.
About the Team: The Senior Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless processing of the US payroll. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in payroll compliance, general ledger functions, and some international payroll operations. Working independently with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Location: Remote / US
Benefits: Zuora offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support ZEOs’ wellbeing, growth, and flexibility. While specific offerings may vary by country, we typically provide:
- Competitive compensation, variable bonus and performance-based reward opportunities, and retirement programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous, flexible time off, plus paid holidays, wellness days, and a company-wide year-end break.
- Paid parental leave (including fully paid leave for eligible ZEOs, subject to local policy).
- Learning & development stipend to support ongoing growth.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation matching where available.
- Mental wellbeing resources and support.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace: Think, be and do you. At Zuora, different perspectives, experiences, and contributions matter — everyone counts. Zuora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Sr Payroll Specialist in London employer: Zuora
As a Senior Global Payroll Specialist, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our company offers competitive benefits such as generous paid time off, comprehensive health insurance, and a commitment to learning and development, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your role. Join us in a fast-paced, collaborative culture where your expertise in payroll compliance and operations will be valued and rewarded.
