Anaplan

Senior Payroll Administrator

Anaplan

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own the preparation and delivery of monthly payroll data to third-party providers across multiple EMEA countries.
  • Guarantee timely, correct submission of payroll payment files.
  • Manage statutory payments such as sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, and other entitlements.
  • Oversee payroll elements of onboarding and offboarding for new joiners and leavers.
  • Ensure compliance with pension auto-enrolment rules.
  • Review and validate payroll outputs for accuracy and completeness across multi-sited and cross-country payrolls; act as go-to expert for regional payroll queries.
  • Work with multiple currencies and currency conversions.
  • Assist finance with audits and annual tax reporting.
  • Partner with the Payroll Manager to introduce new processes and strengthen internal controls.
  • Stay ahead of legislative changes; attend at least two technical update trainings annually.
  • Support annual payroll year-end processes and reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly payroll journals and accruals for EMEA entities.

Requirements

  • Proven UK payroll experience (bonus: multi-country exposure including Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands).
  • Strong manual payroll calculation skills and solid knowledge of statutory requirements.
  • Intermediate or higher Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot tables).
  • Keen eye for detail; deliver accuracy under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trusted relationships.
  • Methodical, problem-solving mindset with the courage to challenge and improve processes.
  • Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Proactive, hands-on “can-do” attitude.
  • Must be able to come to the office 2 days a week (London or Thames Valley).
Benefits
  • Global Impact: Influence payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries.
  • Team Spirit: Be part of a close-knit, four-person payroll team that values collaboration and mutual support.
  • Career Growth: Gain international exposure and develop new technical skills.
  • Innovation Mindset: Your ideas for improvement will be heard and implemented.
  • Anaplan Culture: Work-life balance, inclusivity, and empowering people to succeed.
  • DEIB commitment and inclusive hiring practices.
  • Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during application and employment.
  • Training: Attend at least two technical update trainings annually.

ATS Keywords

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Hard skills
payroll data preparationpayroll payment files submissionstatutory payments managementpayroll onboarding and offboardingpension auto-enrolment compliancepayroll output validationmulti-currency managementpayroll audits assistancepayroll year-end processespayroll journals and accruals preparation
Soft skills
attention to detailaccuracy under pressureinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving mindsetadaptabilityproactive attitudemethodical approachrelationship buildingprocess improvement
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