Payroll Specialist

CSC

Payroll Specialist managing end-to-end payroll delivery across EMEA for diverse employee population. Responsible for accurate processing and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing multi-country payroll processes across EMEA, ensuring statutory compliance and accuracy through strong payroll accounting fundamentals and effective stakeholder communication. Proficient in payroll systems integration and data validation, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational resilience.

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Multi-Country Payroll ManagementStatutory Payroll CompliancePayroll Systems IntegrationPayroll Accounting FundamentalsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Gross-To-Net ValidationPayroll ReconciliationVariance AnalysisGL MappingJournal SupportExcel ProficiencyPayroll ReportingData ReconciliationSLA ManagementCase Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementDiscretion in Handling Sensitive Data

Tools & Technologies

ADP CelergoOracle HCMServiceNow

Industry Keywords

EMEA PayrollTax ComplianceSocial SecurityPensionsBenefits-In-KindPayroll FundingOperational ResilienceAudit ReadinessM&A IntegrationsKPI Tracking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and validate end-to-end monthly and/or fortnightly multi-country payroll cycles across EMEA, including off-cycle payments and retroactive adjustments
Perform gross-to-net validations, pre- and post-payroll checks, variance analysis, and payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
Ensure statutory compliance across assigned countries (tax, social security, pensions, benefits-in-kind) and coordinate year-end payroll activities and reporting
Partner with ADP Celergo and/or in-country providers to manage SLAs, resolve escalations, and drive root-cause fixes and continuous improvement
Validate HRIS/payroll interfaces and data flows (e.g., Oracle HCM) covering hires, terminations, transfers, and compensation changes
Manage employee and stakeholder payroll queries through a case management/helpdesk tool, meeting service levels and improving employee experience
Support payroll accounting deliverables including GL mapping, journal support, payroll account reconciliations, accrual inputs, and month-end close activities
Coordinate payroll funding and payment processes, including bank/payment files and statutory remittances, in partnership with Finance/Treasury
Maintain and improve SOPs, process maps, and control checklists to strengthen governance, audit readiness, and operational resilience
Contribute to projects such as country transitions, M&A integrations, system enhancements, and new market entries, tracking KPIs for timeliness and quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8 years of progressive payroll experience with multi-country payroll exposure in EMEA
Working knowledge of statutory payroll compliance requirements (tax, social security, pensions, reporting deadlines) across multiple jurisdictions
Experience partnering with payroll vendors/ICPs to deliver payroll services, manage SLAs, and resolve processing issues
Hands-on experience with payroll systems and integrations, including ADP Celergo and/or Oracle HCM interface validation and data reconciliation
Strong payroll accounting fundamentals (reconciliations, GL mapping, journals support, payroll reporting)
Proficiency in Excel for reconciliations and analysis (e.g., pivots, lookups)
Experience using a case management/helpdesk tool (e.g., ServiceNow or similar) to manage payroll queries and SLAs
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across time zones, with discretion in handling sensitive data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Support to colleagues with disabilities
Hybrid or remote work schedules as business needs allow