The UK Payroll Specialist is a subject matter expert responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of UK payroll across GoGlobal’s in-house client portfolio. Based in Romania as part of GoGlobal’s near-shore EMEA hub, this is a founding role within a deliberate and strategic investment in regional delivery capability building a centre of excellence for UK payroll expertise close to GoGlobal’s European client base.
This is a hands-on specialist position for someone who knows UK payroll inside out from PAYE and National Insurance mechanics to statutory payments, Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, and pension auto-enrolment compliance. The successful candidate will be comfortable working autonomously in a remote environment, partnering closely with the EMEA Regional Payroll Operations Lead (RPO)
This role is ideal for an experienced UK payroll professional who wants to apply deep technical expertise in a global, fast-paced services environment, contributing to a growing payroll operation that spans over 140 countries.
Responsibilities
UK Payroll Processing
Own the end-to-end processing of UK payrolls for a portfolio of GoGlobal clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery every cycle
Process all payroll inputs including starters, leavers, salary changes, variable pay, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP, SAP)
Calculate and apply correct PAYE tax codes, National Insurance contributions (employee and employer), student loan deductions, and other statutory deductions
Manage Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC including Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and Employer Payment Summaries (EPS) within statutory deadlines
Process and reconcile payroll journals, ensuring payroll outputs align with client finance requirements
Manage pension auto-enrolment calculations, contributions, and scheme compliance in accordance with The Pensions Regulator requirements
Produce and distribute payslips, P60s, P11Ds, P45s, and other statutory documentation accurately and on time
Handle payroll year-end processes including reconciliation, HMRC reporting, and employee tax documentation
Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC guidance, and employment law changes, proactively flagging updates with impact to the EMEA RPO and Data & Compliance function
Ensure all UK payrolls are processed in strict compliance with HMRC requirements, Employment Rights Act obligations, and GoGlobal’s internal compliance standards
Monitor and apply legislative changes including National Living Wage uplifts, tax code updates, statutory payment rate changes, and National Insurance threshold adjustments
Maintain accurate and audit-ready payroll records for all UK clients, ensuring documentation meets both regulatory and internal governance standards
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data, evidence of compliance, and clear explanations of processing decisions
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary payroll contact for designated UK payroll clients, managing day-to-day queries with professionalism and accuracy
Communicate proactively with clients on processing timelines, legislative changes, and any payroll-related actions required from their side
Liaise with client HR and finance teams to collect and validate payroll inputs, resolve discrepancies, and ensure clean data ahead of processing
Escalate complex client queries, compliance risks, or payroll errors to the EMEA RPO in a timely and structured manner
Support client onboarding and go-live activities for new UK payrolls, ensuring payroll configurations are set up correctly from day one
Data Quality & Process
Conduct pre- and post-payroll data quality checks to identify and resolve discrepancies before outputs are delivered to clients
Maintain and update UK payroll SOPs, run guides, and process documentation, ensuring they reflect current legislation and…