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Posted 3 weeks ago
Payroll Specialist
Robert Walters
📍 Reading, GB
AccountancyHybrid
Job description
Payroll Specialist
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Based in Reading
Salary is up to £60,000 plus company specific benefits and hybrid working
Robert Walters are supporting a leading global software provider in the recruitment of an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their growing finance and people operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity to become the in-house subject matter expert for payroll and benefits across a multi-country operation, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across several international regions. You will play a key role in supporting employee experience, driving process improvements, and maintaining high standards of payroll governance within a modern, collaborative organisation.
The role:
As Payroll Specialist, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers. You will ensure accurate payroll execution, strong compliance with local legislation, and continuous improvement of payroll and benefits processes.
Key responsibilities include:
End-to-end payroll administration across multiple countries including the UK, USA, New Zealand, Netherlands, and Germany
Ensuring full compliance with local payroll legislation, tax regulations, and internal policies
Extracting and validating payroll data from HR systems (e.g., HiBob) to ensure accuracy of employee changes
Partnering with HR teams on all employee lifecycle activity including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and leave adjustments
Managing salary sacrifice and employee benefits administration in collaboration with HR stakeholders
Preparing and submitting payroll input files to external providers for both bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles
Acting as the key point of contact for outsourced payroll providers, resolving queries and ensuring deadlines are met
Reviewing and validating payroll outputs and payslips prior to approval
Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee queries in a timely and professional manner
Managing pension administration including contributions, reconciliations, enrolments, opt-outs, and provider liaison
Producing payroll reconciliations, reporting packs, and supporting month-end, year-end, and audit requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 5 years' experience in end-to-end payroll (in-house or outsourced environment)
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, RTI, statutory payments, and auto-enrolment
Experience managing multi-country payrolls within a complex or regulated environment
Strong benefits and pension administration experience
Proficiency with payroll/HR systems (e.g., HiBob) and advanced Excel skills
CIPP qualification or equivalent experience (desirable) xwzovoh
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and ownership
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with employees, HR, and external providers
A continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing payroll processes and controls
On Offer:
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus company specific benefits
Hybrid working
Opportunity to manage international payroll operations
Collaborative and inclusive working environment
Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
Competitive benefits package and wellbeing support
Exposure to a global, fast-growing technology business
If you have relevant experience and are interested in this opportunity, apply NOW or please send your CV to
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.
Based in Reading
Salary is up to £60,000 plus company specific benefits and hybrid working
Robert Walters are supporting a leading global software provider in the recruitment of an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their growing finance and people operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity to become the in-house subject matter expert for payroll and benefits across a multi-country operation, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across several international regions. You will play a key role in supporting employee experience, driving process improvements, and maintaining high standards of payroll governance within a modern, collaborative organisation.
The role:
As Payroll Specialist, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers. You will ensure accurate payroll execution, strong compliance with local legislation, and continuous improvement of payroll and benefits processes.
Key responsibilities include:
End-to-end payroll administration across multiple countries including the UK, USA, New Zealand, Netherlands, and Germany
Ensuring full compliance with local payroll legislation, tax regulations, and internal policies
Extracting and validating payroll data from HR systems (e.g., HiBob) to ensure accuracy of employee changes
Partnering with HR teams on all employee lifecycle activity including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and leave adjustments
Managing salary sacrifice and employee benefits administration in collaboration with HR stakeholders
Preparing and submitting payroll input files to external providers for both bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles
Acting as the key point of contact for outsourced payroll providers, resolving queries and ensuring deadlines are met
Reviewing and validating payroll outputs and payslips prior to approval
Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee queries in a timely and professional manner
Managing pension administration including contributions, reconciliations, enrolments, opt-outs, and provider liaison
Producing payroll reconciliations, reporting packs, and supporting month-end, year-end, and audit requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 5 years' experience in end-to-end payroll (in-house or outsourced environment)
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, RTI, statutory payments, and auto-enrolment
Experience managing multi-country payrolls within a complex or regulated environment
Strong benefits and pension administration experience
Proficiency with payroll/HR systems (e.g., HiBob) and advanced Excel skills
CIPP qualification or equivalent experience (desirable) xwzovoh
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and ownership
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with employees, HR, and external providers
A continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing payroll processes and controls
On Offer:
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus company specific benefits
Hybrid working
Opportunity to manage international payroll operations
Collaborative and inclusive working environment
Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
Competitive benefits package and wellbeing support
Exposure to a global, fast-growing technology business
If you have relevant experience and are interested in this opportunity, apply NOW or please send your CV to
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Benefits
Hybrid