Payroll Specialist

Sokin

. Run end-to-end monthly and other-cycle payroll for all operating locations, from data collection through payment and payslip distribution .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, including statutory deductions, compliance with payroll legislation, and managing payroll systems. Proficient in data analysis and reconciliation, with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality in handling payroll data.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Payroll ManagementPayroll Legislation KnowledgeAdvanced Excel SkillsHRIS and Payroll Systems ExperiencePayroll Accounting Understanding

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingStatutory Deductions ManagementData ReconciliationVariance AnalysisPayroll JournalsEquity Payroll ProcessingTax Authority SubmissionsPayroll AutomationMulti-Country Payroll ManagementConfidential Data Handling

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationJudgment and DiscretionCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

ADPPapaya GlobalDeelXeroSageBambooHR

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPPCIPD

Industry Keywords

Payroll LegislationFintechHigh-Growth EnvironmentPayroll AuditsData Protection Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run end-to-end monthly and other-cycle payroll for all operating locations, from data collection through payment and payslip distribution
Process starters, leavers, promotions, pay changes, overtime, allowances, bonuses, commissions, and equity-related payments
Manage statutory deductions and payments, including income tax, social contributions, pensions/retirement, and loan or garnishment deductions
Perform pre- and post-payroll checks and variance analysis
Handle off-cycle payments, corrections, and expense reimbursements
Manage external payroll providers, bureaus, and local accountants
Review provider output against source data
Coordinate local statutory filings, year-end returns, and tax authority submissions
Monitor payroll legislation, tax rates, and thresholds across jurisdictions
Support payroll setup in new countries
Provide payroll journals, accruals, and reconciliations to Finance
Support month-end and year-end close, people-cost reporting, and forecasting
Partner with Compensation & Benefits on salary review, bonus, benefits, and pension implementation
Support audits and respond to auditor and tax-authority queries
Maintain accurate payroll data in HRIS and payroll systems and own their integration
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, documented controls, segregation of duties, and data confidentiality
Ensure GDPR and local data-protection compliance
Identify payroll automation and process-improvement opportunities
Act as first point of contact for payroll, tax-code, pension, and payslip queries
Explain pay calculations and support managers and People Partners on payroll implications

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6 years of experience in payroll, ideally running full-cycle payroll in a growing business
Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and statutory deductions in relevant jurisdictions
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, with the ability to reconcile and analyse large data sets
Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Papaya Global, Deel, Xero, Sage, BambooHR)
Exceptional attention to detail, with a record of accuracy under tight deadlines
Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential data
Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain pay topics simply
Experience managing multi-country payroll through external providers (desirable)
Experience in fintech, technology, or a high-growth environment (desirable)
Experience with equity, share option, and bonus payroll processing (desirable)
Understanding of payroll accounting and journals (desirable)
Professional qualification such as CIPP, CIPD, or equivalent payroll qualification (desirable)
Experience with payroll audits and internal controls (desirable)
Right to work in the jurisdiction where the candidate will work
Accurate, methodical, reliable, discreet, ethical, collaborative, accountable, and comfortable working to fixed deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Agile, flexible working culture
Inclusive work environment
Recruitment-process accommodations available
Equal opportunities employer