Senior Payroll Specialist EMEA

Senior Payroll Specialist EMEA – Full Time, Remote – United Kingdom 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist EMEA to join our growing HR team in the UK. The Senior Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate, complaint, and timely execution of payroll across multiple countries in the EMEA region. This full-time permanent position requires deep technical expertise, strong knowledge of regional employment laws, and a proactive approach to process improvement. In addition to day-to-day operations, the specialist will contribute to payroll-related projects, including system enhancements, process automation and improving operational workflows. Working closely with HR, Accounting, and external vendors, the specialist ensures seamless payroll operations, a positive employee experience, and strict adherence to compliance and confidentiality standards.

This is a full time remote (Working From Home function )

Key Responsibilities: 

• Own and oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple EMEA countries, ensuring accurate and timely execution in compliance with local laws.
• Seve as the subject matter expert for EMEA payroll, advising internal stakeholders and escalating complex issues when appropriate.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll close activities, including reconciliation of payroll general ledger accounts and tax submissions.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and external vendor to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems (including Dayforce and iiPay)
• Provide strategic input on payroll process optimization, automation opportunities, and internal control improvements.
• Prepare reports and analytics for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business and compliance requirements.
• Manage off-cycle payments such as terminations, bonuses, and corrections with a high level of accuracy and urgency.
• Resolve ServiceNow tickets in a timely and professional manner, meeting established service-level agreements.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs, process documentation, and compliance checklists.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to employees and stakeholders across all levels of the organization

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 3+ years of payroll processing experience within the EMEA region, including multi-country payroll.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll laws, tax regulations, and employment practices.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ticketing system, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven track record of high accuracy in payroll processing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced global environment.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee data.
• Flexibility to work schedule that accommodates global collaboration and payroll deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance.

About Convera

Convera is a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease. We provide tech-led payment solutions to help more than 26,000 customers globally grow with confidence, from small businesses to CFOs and treasurers. As experts in foreign exchange, risk and compliance, with an unrivaled regulatory footprint, Convera’s financial network spans more than 140 currencies and 200 countries and territories.

Our teams care deeply about the value we deliver to our customers, which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we expand our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment. 

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.  

We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including:  

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to earn a bonus
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization 
• Corporate benefits   

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