Payroll Associate - Global Payroll

About This Role

The Payroll Associate supports the end-to-end processing of payroll within a global shared services and operating model. This role focuses on delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing activities while working closely with internal payroll teams, internal partners, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing as per defined service calendars
• Execute payroll control activities including data validation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and post-payroll checks
• Process payroll inputs including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and statutory elements
• Liaise with internal partners and employees to resolve payroll queries and data issues
• Work with external payroll vendors to support accurate payroll delivery and issue resolution
• Support post payroll reporting activities
• Ensure payroll processing aligns with internal controls, audit requirements, and regional governance standards
• Maintain payroll process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge transfer materials
• Participate in payroll transition, stabilisation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 1.5-3+ years experience supporting payroll processing, ideally within global payroll environments
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals (gross-to-net, statutory deductions, payroll controls)
• Experience with enterprise payroll systems
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills and analytical capability
• Good attention to detail and ability to work to strict payroll deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English