
International Payroll Specialist
- Birmingham
- £30,000-39,949 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with our payroll partner, Deel, for data submission, validation, issue resolution, and process improvements.
- Review, reconcile, and approve monthly payroll reports and coordinate timely salary payments.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, and statutory changes.
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including tax filings, pension contributions, and other employer obligations, especially in the UK, Germany, Australia, France and Canada.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams on cross-functional initiatives, including new country expansions, audit preparation, and process enhancements.
- Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, and deductions.
- Support payroll-related projects, process improvements, and implementation of new tools or enhancements in collaboration with Deel.
- Assist in the preparation for and participation in internal and external audits.
- Stay informed about changes to international payroll laws, tax regulations, and best practices.
- 3-5 years of payroll experience, including international payroll administration.
- Strong working knowledge of UK payroll requirements, with additional experience in Germany, Australia, France and Canada, EOR highly desirable
- Hands-on experience using a global payroll platform, ideally Deel (or similar providers like Papaya Global, Remote, etc.).
- Familiarity with local statutory requirements, tax regulations, pension schemes, and benefits in key countries.
- Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems; strong Excel skills required.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across departments and cultures.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize effectively.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Payroll certifications (e.g., CIPP, CPP, or equivalent) a plus.