Virtual School Lead

Payroll and Benefits Lead Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
  • Data collation and validation
  • Submission of payroll inputs
  • Review of payroll outputs and reports
  • Ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time in line with local requirements
  • Resolve payroll queries from employees and stakeholders
  • Maintain payroll records and documentation
• Benefits Administration
  • Enrolments, changes, and leavers
  • Liaison with external providers
  • Act as a key contact for employee benefits queries
  • Support annual benefits processes (e.g., renewals, reviews, communications)
• Data & Systems
  • Maintain accurate employee data within HR and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity for payroll processing
  • Support HR system transition and implementation activities
  • Prepare payroll and benefits reports as required
  • Support audits and data checks
• Process & Continuous Improvement
  • Work within existing manual processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce inefficiencies
  • Support ongoing system and process improvement initiatives
• Compliance & Governance
  • Support compliance with local payroll and benefits regulations across multiple countries
  • Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails are maintained
  • Assist with internal and external audits where required

• Essential
  • Previous experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
  • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Comfortable working with manual processes and high volumes of data
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines across different countries
  • Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
  • Good stakeholder communication skills
• Desirable
  • Exposure to global or multi‑country payroll environments
  • Basic understanding of payroll processes across different countries
  • Experience using HRIS or payroll systems
  • Exposure to cloud‑based HR systems or similar platforms

• Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment
• Hands‑on and proactive approach
• Strong problem‑solving capability
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving processes
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative approach
• Able to prioritise effectively under pressure

• Supports a global workforce across multiple countries
• Works closely with outsourced payroll providers and internal stakeholders

Salary: GBP 40000 - 50000 per year

Experience:

1 year required