Senior Global Payroll Analyst

Interim Senior Global Payroll Analyst

• Length: initially 3 months with potential of extension or a permanent opportunity
• Location: Central London,
• Hybrid working: 50% in the office
• Rate: between £300-£400/day depending on experience (inside IR35)

Oakleaf Partnership is working with a global, fast-paced financial services organisation with a strong reputation. They are looking to recruit an interim Senior Global Payroll Analyst on an initial 3-month temporary assignment, with potential to become permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced international payroll professional to join a growing global payroll function supporting operations across EMEA, APAC and the US.

What is the role

This position will support international payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions during a period of growth and increased workload. The successful candidate will work closely with Payroll, Finance and HR teams globally to ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and processing multiple international payrolls across EMEA, APAC and the US
• Conducting payroll audits and peer reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Supporting payroll accounting activities including reconciliations, accruals and journal entries
• Acting as a key back-up across global payroll operations
• Supporting year-end reporting and local statutory filings
• Maintaining and improving payroll processes and documentation
• Partnering with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related queries and projects
• Supporting a globally mobile workforce across multiple jurisdictions

Skills & Experience

• Strong payroll experience with strong exposure to international payroll operations, ideally within Financial Services, Professional Services or Global Commercial Organisations
• Proven experience managing payroll across multiple regions including EMEA, APAC and the US
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, controls and year-end reporting requirements
• Experience using ADP and HRIS systems such as Workday
• Strong Excel and payroll accounting skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced global environment
• Confident communicator who is proactive, resourceful and not afraid to ask questions

Why work here

• Opportunity to join a growing global payroll team during an exciting expansion phase
• Exposure to newly established international jurisdictions and global projects
• Collaborative and high-performing international environment
• Potential for the role to become permanent