Payroll Specialist

The UK Payroll Specialist is a subject matter expert responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of UK payroll across GoGlobal’s in-house client portfolio. Based in Romania as part of GoGlobal’s near-shore EMEA hub, this is a founding role within a deliberate and strategic investment in regional delivery capability building a centre of excellence for UK payroll expertise close to GoGlobal’s European client base.

This is a hands-on specialist position for someone who knows UK payroll inside out from PAYE and National Insurance mechanics to statutory payments, Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, and pension auto-enrolment compliance. The successful candidate will be comfortable working autonomously in a remote environment, partnering closely with the EMEA Regional Payroll Operations Lead (RPO)

This role is ideal for an experienced UK payroll professional who wants to apply deep technical expertise in a global, fast-paced services environment, contributing to a growing payroll operation that spans over 140 countries.

Responsibilities

UK Payroll Processing

• Own the end-to-end processing of UK payrolls for a portfolio of GoGlobal clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery every cycle
• Process all payroll inputs including starters, leavers, salary changes, variable pay, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP, SAP)
• Calculate and apply correct PAYE tax codes, National Insurance contributions (employee and employer), student loan deductions, and other statutory deductions
• Manage Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC including Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and Employer Payment Summaries (EPS) within statutory deadlines
• Process and reconcile payroll journals, ensuring payroll outputs align with client finance requirements
• Manage pension auto-enrolment calculations, contributions, and scheme compliance in accordance with The Pensions Regulator requirements
• Produce and distribute payslips, P60s, P11Ds, P45s, and other statutory documentation accurately and on time
• Handle payroll year-end processes including reconciliation, HMRC reporting, and employee tax documentation

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC guidance, and employment law changes, proactively flagging updates with impact to the EMEA RPO and Data & Compliance function
• Ensure all UK payrolls are processed in strict compliance with HMRC requirements, Employment Rights Act obligations, and GoGlobal’s internal compliance standards
• Monitor and apply legislative changes including National Living Wage uplifts, tax code updates, statutory payment rate changes, and National Insurance threshold adjustments
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready payroll records for all UK clients, ensuring documentation meets both regulatory and internal governance standards
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data, evidence of compliance, and clear explanations of processing decisions

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary payroll contact for designated UK payroll clients, managing day-to-day queries with professionalism and accuracy
• Communicate proactively with clients on processing timelines, legislative changes, and any payroll-related actions required from their side
• Liaise with client HR and finance teams to collect and validate payroll inputs, resolve discrepancies, and ensure clean data ahead of processing
• Escalate complex client queries, compliance risks, or payroll errors to the EMEA RPO in a timely and structured manner
• Support client onboarding and go-live activities for new UK payrolls, ensuring payroll configurations are set up correctly from day one

Data Quality & Process

• Conduct pre- and post-payroll data quality checks to identify and resolve discrepancies before outputs are delivered to clients
• Maintain and update UK payroll SOPs, run guides, and process documentation, ensuring they reflect current legislation and GoGlobal operating standards
• Identify manual inefficiencies in UK payroll processes and contribute ideas for automation, tooling improvements, or standardisation to the EMEA RPO
• Support the implementation of system changes or new payroll tools affecting UK payroll delivery, acting as the UK technical point of contact for testing and validation
• Contribute to the broader EMEA payroll operations team by sharing UK payroll knowledge, supporting cross-training, and providing cover during periods of absence

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on UK payroll processing experience, with strong working knowledge of PAYE, NIC, RTI, and statutory payments
• Solid understanding of HMRC requirements, including FPS/EPS submissions, payroll year-end, P60/P11D production, and PAYE reconciliation
• Experience processing pension auto-enrolment in compliance with The Pensions Regulator requirements
• Comfortable working remotely and independently, managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously to strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach to payroll processing and data validation
• Experience of Staffology, Sage, SAP or in-house equivalent
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to non-payroll stakeholders
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel; experience with cloud-based payroll or HRIS platforms is advantageous
• Comfortable working with AI-assisted tools and open to continuous learning as the team and function evolve

Preferred

• CIPP qualification (Foundation Degree, Diploma, or equivalent) or working towards certification
• Experience working in a payroll bureau, outsourced payroll, EOR, or global payroll services environment
• Familiarity with BlueOcean, Staffology, Sage Payroll, Xero Payroll, or equivalent UK payroll platforms
• Experience supporting payroll audits or contributing to HMRC compliance reviews
• Exposure to payroll for internationally mobile employees or expatriate payroll in a UK context
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection obligations in a payroll processing context

ABOUT US

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

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• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

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