Global Senior Payroll Analyst

Centric Software

. Lead and oversee end-to end global payroll processing across multiple regions in EMEA and AMER.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee end-to end global payroll processing across multiple regions in EMEA and AMER.
Serve as the System Administrator for ADP Workforce Now, UKG One View, and Workday, ensuring continuous updates and maintenance.
Ensure precise, compliant, and punctual processing of payroll for both domestic and international operations.
May need to record transactions meticulously in the designated payroll bank accounts, covering payroll net pay and payroll taxes.
Collaborate with third-party payroll providers, offering strategic guidance on business requirements and addressing payroll-related issues effectively.
Maintain close communication with third-party payroll providers to guarantee timely fulfillment of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings.
Ensure adherence to all local statutory payroll regulations and fringe benefit reporting requirements.
Uphold compliance with tax regulations, as well as wage and hour labor laws.
Execute and oversee monthly payroll closing tasks.
Lead special projects, such as process documentation and enhancements, system updates, integrations, upgrades, or implementations, including the re-implementation of international payroll systems.
Assist with internal control policies, procedures, and compliance standards related to the payroll process.
Delivering exceptional payroll support to all employees and cross-functional teams by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests with professionalism and accuracy.
Identifying opportunities for process optimization and recommending scalable solutions to improve payroll operational efficiency without compromising accuracy.
Conducting regular payroll audits and preparing comprehensive supporting schedules for external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in Global processing payroll, with a minimum employee base of 300.
Demonstrated experience of at least 8 years in leading end-to-end payroll processes for multinational organizations.
Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or UKG OneView is highly desirable, though not mandatory.
Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines.
Proficient problem-solving skills coupled with strong analytical and project management abilities.
Capacity to operate within a highly confidential environment, maintaining discretion and integrity.
Skilled in analyzing large datasets and presenting key insights to leadership confidently.
Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including legal, HR, tax, payroll, accounting, and finance departments.
Microsoft Office suites, especially Excel. Need to be skilled in creating and managing spreadsheets, performing data analysis, using formulas and functions, creating charts and graphs, and working with pivot tables.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

global payroll processingpayroll compliancepayroll auditsdata analysisproject managementprocess optimizationfinancial reportingsystem updatespayroll tax filingsemployee base management

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationprioritizationconfidentialityintegritycollaborationprofessionalismattention to detailtime management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingequivalent experience