Global Payroll Implementation Analyst

Overview

JOIN US  is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid‑market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.

Final date to receive applications: 6 March 2026

Department: Global Payroll

Location: Aberdeen

Everyone has the ability to succeed – we’ll help you get there. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.

Your growth matters to us – we’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.

We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE – ESG is part of who we are.

• Support the end‑to‑end implementation of new global and international payrolls, following defined project plans and timelines.
• Assist with payroll processing during implementation and transition phases, escalating issues to the Payroll Manager or Advisor as required.
• Support day‑to‑day payroll operations to ensure deadlines are met and employer/employee queries are resolved accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and update client‑specific payroll process manuals and implementation documentation.
• Liaise with global Payroll Partners to gather required data and ensure local compliance requirements are understood.
• Contribute to maintaining a central knowledge library covering payroll processes and legislation in supported countries.
• Assist in testing, parallel runs, and post‑implementation reviews for new payrolls.
• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to enhance payroll delivery.
• Support Advisors with payroll‑related queries and issue resolution during implementation phases.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation changes and flag potential impacts to senior team members.

• Previous payroll experience, ideally with exposure to international or global payrolls.
• Experience supporting payroll implementations or transitions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Experience working with client payroll data and handling confidential information.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.
• Relevant payroll or accounting qualification (desirable but not essential).

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave.
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption).
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you.

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support.
• Death in Service benefit.

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family.

• Hybrid working model.
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working.
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing.

Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.