Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Advertising, Media and PRPay
Annual SalaryClosing date
16 Jul 2026
EMEA Senior Payroll Specialist Role based in the City of London
Your New Company
A highly successful global media business based in London is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation with operations across EMEA. The business is undergoing significant growth and transformation, offering exposure to a variety of payroll projects, including setting up new payrolls across multiple EMEA countries.
The company offers a collaborative and supportive culture, with a hybrid working model of 3 days per week in the London office.
Your New Role
As the Payroll Specialist, you will take full ownership of the UK payroll function while also supporting payroll operations across EMEA. This is a standalone payroll role with no direct reports, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working autonomously and taking responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing end-to-end UK payroll processing.
- Supporting and coordinating payroll activities across EMEA countries.
- Leading and contributing to payroll-related projects.
- Assisting with the implementation and setup of new payrolls across the region.
- Ensuring payroll compliance and accuracy.
- Working closely with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
- Supporting system improvements and process optimisation initiatives.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Extensive end-to-end UK payroll experience.
- Proven experience supporting payroll operations across EMEA countries.
- Strong payroll systems knowledge and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
- Excellent Excel skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of payroll compliance and legislation.
- Ability to work independently in a sole payroll position.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Project experience, particularly around payroll implementations or transitions, would be highly advantageous.
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Private healthcare.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working model (3 days in the London office).
- Exposure to exciting international payroll projects.
- Opportunity to help establish new payrolls across EMEA.
- A chance to work within a globally recognised and growing media organisation.
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for a confidential discussion.
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