Global Payroll Specialist

Global Payroll Specialist up to £40k Remote working 6 month FTC

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Global Payroll specialist to join a high-growth Tech business in London for a 6 month FTC. The role could be based in Belfast or London and is remote. It's essential that you have global payroll experience, specifically with regions such as APAC, USA and EMEA. Experience with XERO is a distinct advantage Please email your CV to

Candidate Specification:

• Own and manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Collaborate with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with local tax, labor, and social security regulations.
• Maintain payroll data integrity across HRIS and finance systems, ensuring alignment with employment contracts and benefits.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of global payroll systems and processes.
• Partner with Finance and HR teams to reconcile payroll data, support audits, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Manage employee queries related to payroll, benefits, and statutory deductions with professionalism and discretion.
• Monitor changes in global payroll legislation and ensure proactive compliance.
• Assist in the on-boarding of new entities or markets from a payroll perspective.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and reports as required by local authorities.
• Support ad-hoc payroll projects, including process automation, vendor transitions, and policy updates.
• Input monthly payroll journals and reconcile actual costs against forecasts, identifying and investigating any discrepancies
• Prepare monthly reports reconciling leaver costs, bonus accruals and other payroll-related adjustments

Candidate Specification:

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in global payroll operations, preferably within a tech, SaaS, or fintech environment.
• Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with global payroll vendors and platforms (e.g. EOR, multiple jurisdictions and entities).
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with HRIS and finance systems (e.g. NetSuite, XERO)
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and time zones.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.