Payroll specialist Work, Jobs in Kensworth, Bdf (with Salaries)

Regional Payroll Specialist
Gowan USA —Harpenden
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Payroll Specialist
DLL Group —Watford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
2d
People & Payroll Co-Ordinator
Noatum HOLDINGS —Biggleswade
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
Assistant HR & Payroll Officer
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £27,694 - £31,022 a year
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Data entry
HR & Payroll Coordinator (FTC)
Sika —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Human resources
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Payroll Hub analyst
DHL Supply Chain —Milton Keynes
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
- Analytics
8d
Payroll Administrator
Flannery Plant Hire —Wembley
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d

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Regional Payroll Specialist

Gowan USA -
Harpenden

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Pension
Microsoft Excel
JD Edwards
Financial reconciliation support
Payroll administration
CIPP
ADP
ERP software
Payroll management
Financial analysis
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
HMRC
Financial acumen
AAT
Analytics

Full job description

Role Purpose

The Regional Payroll Specialist is responsible for owning the operational delivery, financial integrity and statutory compliance of payroll across EMEA, the UK and designated APAC entities. Working closely with HR, Finance and outsourced payroll providers, the role ensures payroll operations are delivered accurately, compliantly and on time while maintaining strong financial controls, supporting month-end close activities and driving continuous improvement across regional payroll processes. The role combines payroll expertise with financial analysis, governance and business partnering to support the wider Finance organisation.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive, analytical and commercially minded payroll professional who combines strong technical payroll expertise with financial acumen and a passion for operational excellence. The successful candidate will take ownership, build trusted relationships and continuously improve payroll processes across a multi-country environment.

Role Scope

Regional payroll operations across EMEA, the UK and designated APAC entities

Payroll accounting and financial reporting

HMRC statutory compliance

ADP and outsourced payroll provider management

Payroll governance, controls and audit readiness

Payroll transformation and continuous improvement

Payroll master data governance and integrity

Key Accountabilities

Operational Excellence: Own the end-to-end payroll lifecycle, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery.

Financial Stewardship: Own payroll journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, budgeting support, payroll-related intercompany cross-charges, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.

Governance & Regulatory Compliance: Manage PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, P11D, PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA), statutory tax payments, payroll tax reconciliations, and maintain a robust internal control environment, ensuring compliance with company policies, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and regulatory requirements.

Business Partnership: Partner with HR, Finance, business leaders and outsourced providers while coordinating bonus administration.

Continuous Improvement: Drive automation, standardization, SOP ownership, payroll system enhancements, acquisitions, onboarding activities, and support Finance transformation initiatives related to payroll processes and reporting.

Performance & Analytics: Develop and monitor payroll KPIs, payroll provider performance, payroll accuracy metrics, reconciliation status, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service quality.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Minimum 5 years' multi-country payroll experience

Strong UK payroll and HMRC knowledge

Experience with outsourced payroll providers (e.g. ADP)

Payroll accounting, journals and reconciliations

Advanced Microsoft Excel

ERP experience preferably JD Edwards

Experience working within a multinational organization

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable

CIPP qualification (or working towards)

AAT qualification or equivalent

EMEA payroll experience

JD Edwards experience

Payroll transformation experience

Location: Full Time in Harpenden Office

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