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Harbor Global, LLC, founded in 2023, is a professional services firm specializing in strategic talent acquisition and placement. The company promotes a collabor
Payroll Analyst
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
63 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Payroll Analyst
Harbor Global, LLC
• Coordinate and process multi-country payrolls, with a primary focus on UK, EMEA, APAC regions ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness in all transactions. Serve as backup to North America Payroll Analyst. • Handle day to day payroll administration and respond to employee questions promptly. • Review and verify payroll data and reports for precision and compliance with local regulations • Liaise with finance department on reporting requirements to ensure transparency of payroll changes • Ensure payroll database reflects current and accurate information • Process all payroll data entries relevant to the employee lifecycle – new hire, salary increases, bonus, commission, garnishments, benefit deduction changes, termination. • Calculate adjustments, special pays, retroactive payments, and overpayment of wages; issue manual payments as required. • Calculate termination payments in compliance with Company policies and local laws. • Perform analysis and preparation of payroll related year end schedules and forms and ensure accuracy. • Liaise with external vendors and government agencies, such as HMRC, in multiple regions. • Review time entry data, manage adjustments and ensure all time records are approved. • Partner with Payroll Manager and other internal departments on audit requests • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of two years’ experience in global or multi country payroll administration, with demonstrated knowledge of pay practices.
- Knowledge of UK statutory requirements, including PAYE, RTI submissions, SSP, SMP, year end reporting (P60s).
- Detailed oriented, self-motivated & organized
- Strong customer service, communication & etiquette skills
- Proficiency with one or more major payroll/HRIS systems is a plus.
- Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to perform accurate calculations.
- Knowledge of local employment laws and regulations, particularly related to pay practices.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to determine root causes of issues and propose effective solutions.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to generate and analyze complex reports and data.
- Willingness to learn new programs and skills as needed.
- Ability to deal with confidential material with care and sensitivity
- Excellent collaboration skills and proven ability to work effectively within a remote global team structure.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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