Senior Specialist- UK & Ireland
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Job Summary
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Elevate Your Career with Zalaris
Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.
Were big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.
We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.
Zalaris culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters aiming high and team spirit. Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris employees come from different backgrounds cultures and walks of life and we are proud of it.
Role Summary
The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for the UK and Ireland region ensuring complete accuracy statutory compliance timely execution and seamless employee experience. The role requires deep expertise in UK&I payroll legislation statutory reporting reconciliations year-end activities and integration with HRIS/finance systems.
This position also acts as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) providing guidance to payroll teams auditors stakeholders and supporting process transitions or system enhancements.
Your Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Payroll Processing
- Independently manage monthly/weekly payroll cycles for UK and Ireland.
- Process new hires terminations LOAs tax code changes contractual changes and one-time payments.
- Validate gross-to-net calculations statutory deductions arrears adjustments and corrections.
- Execute off-cycle payroll runs bonus payouts and retroactive adjustments.
2. Statutory Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure payroll compliance under HMRC and Revenue Commissioners regulations.
- Manage statutory payments and reporting including:
- PAYE NIC Student Loans Court Orders
- SSP SMP SPP ShPP
- P45 P46 P11D P60
- RTI submissions (FPS/EPS)
- CSO/Revenue returns for Ireland
- Handle audits HMRC queries and compliance reviews.
3. Payroll Reconciliation & Controls
- Perform reconciliation of payroll registers GL files costing reports and bank files.
- Review tax liabilities employer contributions pension deductions and year-end balances.
- Maintain SOX control documentation process checklists and compliance evidence.
4. Stakeholder & Employee Support
- Act as the SME for HRBPs Finance Rewards and Business Leaders.
- Support employee payroll queries with accurate and timely resolution.
- Collaborate with HR Time & Attendance and Benefits teams for dependency data.
5. Systems Integrations & Reporting
- Work with payroll platforms such as SAP ADP Workday SD Worx or similar.
- Validate HRIS-to-payroll integrations and troubleshoot data interface issues.
- Prepare periodic payroll analytics dashboards and statutory reports.
- Support system upgrades testing and implementation of payroll process improvements.
6. Year-End Activities
- Oversee P11D P60 tax reconciliations bonuses and year-end statutory filings.
- Review benefit-in-kind (BIK) equity and taxable benefits data.
What we offer
- Opportunity to work as a payroll SME for UK & Ireland region.
- Collaborative environment with global HR & payroll teams.
- Growth opportunities in payroll operations compliance and transition programs.
Ready to become part of our team Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Mac Os
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Root cause Analysis
- Windows
- Customer Support
- Remote Access Software
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About Company
Zalaris helps organisations streamline HR and payroll processes across geographies, industries and technology platforms including SAP, Oracle, Workday and CornerStone.
