Senior Global Payroll Specialist

Paddle

Manage payroll systems and oversee global payroll processing. Collaborate with finance and people teams for optimal employee experience.

Posted 7/9/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global payroll processes, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and taxes, and enhancing employee experience through effective communication and stakeholder management.

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Global Payroll ManagementStakeholder ManagementPayroll Legislation KnowledgeProcess ImprovementThird-Party Provider Coordination

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingJournal EntriesPayroll ReconciliationTax ComplianceVariable Compensation Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactive ApproachExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SoftwareHRIS Systems

Industry Keywords

EORPEOInternational PayrollEmployee Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the monthly payroll cycles and work closely with the People Team to capture and submit payroll changes.
Coordinate global payroll providers and validate all payroll changes to ensure an optimal Paddle employee experience.
Ensure Payroll payments, related taxes and benefits are accurately included and completed.
Work closely with Treasury and Banking team to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Capture payroll through journal entries and reconcile related balance sheet accounts.
Be first point of contact, providing excellent employee experience for payroll, pension, 401K queries.
Look for efficiency in process improvement and implement accordingly.
Manage payroll vendors and oversee payroll processing across 12+ international locations
Track and submit monthly salary changes, variable compensation, and deductions to local payroll vendors
Review payroll reports for accuracy and reconcile pay data discrepancies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing global, multi-payroll provider relationships
Manage stakeholders well
Experience working with third-party providers in multiple territories (including EOR, PEO)
Passionate about working with people and attention to detail
Knowledgeable and experienced with global payroll legislation and taxes
Proactive and ownership oriented.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited holidays
4 months paid family leave regardless of gender
Learning and development opportunities
Collaborate with a dynamic finance team.
ACCA Approved Employer committing to learning and development for ACCA members and trainees.