Senior Payroll Specialist

Summary

Join StackAdapt as a Senior Payroll Specialist and play a key role in managing payroll operations for employees across multiple countries in the EMEA and APAC regions. This exciting opportunity allows you to refine and innovate payroll processes within a dynamic, globally expanding organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while contributing to a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is a seasoned payroll professional with extensive UK payroll expertise and experience in multinational environments. StackAdapt is a Remote First company, open to candidates located anywhere in the United Kingdom. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual excited to apply their skills to a company that values adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with UK payroll laws, with proven expertise in global payroll processes across the EMEA and APAC regions
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and refine payroll processes, focusing on compliance, accuracy, and efficiency
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and a positive “can do” attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll for employees across the EMEA and APAC regions, with a focus on the UK, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia, ensuring timely and accurate payroll cycles
• Ensure compliance with local payroll laws and regulations, staying updated on legislative changes to maintain accuracy and mitigate risks
• Maintain the confidentiality and accuracy of employee payroll data, leveraging advanced payroll tools such as ADP, Celergo, or similar systems
• Monitor, analyze, and improve payroll processes, identifying areas for optimization and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including People & Culture, Finance, and Compliance, to support seamless integration and execution of payroll activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Compliance, to support seamless integration and execution of payroll activities
• Provide key support during internal and external audits by maintaining accurate, up-to-date payroll documentation and ensuring data integrity
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll processes and identifying opportunities for process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Celergo, BambooHR, or UKG
• Bachelor’s degree or Certification in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources

Benefits

Remote work