Assistant Manager, Payroll

Summary

Join GoGlobal as an Assistant Manager, Payroll in the United Kingdom! This role involves acting as a subject matter expert, leading payroll setup, guiding clients, and coaching junior team members. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, overseeing payroll implementations, managing the full payroll cycle, and training junior specialists. Responsibilities include reviewing payroll processing, providing ongoing client support, collaborating with internal/external teams, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The position requires extensive UK payroll experience, expertise in relevant laws, and strong client communication skills. GoGlobal offers a remote work environment, unlimited vacation, wifi cost coverage, and an annual training allowance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in processing payroll in-house end-to-end in UK region, including handling payroll implementations and processing for complex cases
• Expertise in UK payroll laws and applicable tax regulations
• Experience managing data migration, payroll parallels, and system configuration
• Strong client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to guide clients through payroll-related processes
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Proven leadership and coaching skills, with experience training and mentoring junior team members
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy in payroll processing
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and handle complex inquiries
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach to delivering excellent service

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients - guiding them through the payroll setup process, addressing inquiries, and ensuring smooth onboarding
• Oversee payroll implementations, ensuring full compliance with UK payroll regulations, and local legal requirements
• Manage and support the full payroll cycle (including data migration, payroll parallels, and system configurations) for new clients
• Train and mentor junior payroll specialists, ensuring they are equipped to handle regular payroll processing
• Review and approve monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Provide ongoing support to clients, addressing payroll-related questions and resolving complex issues
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery
• Ensure strict compliance with UK statutory requirements, including tax filings, social security contributions, and other mandatory reporting obligations
• Proactively stay informed about changes in UK payroll laws and regulations, and effectively communicate updates to clients and team members

Benefits

• Remote work
• Unlimited vacation
• Wifi
• Annual training