Payroll Specialist III

Pax8 is hiring for a Payroll Specialist III based in our Bristol or Farnborough office, supporting payroll across the EMEA region.

Payroll only gets noticed when it goes wrong. That’s what makes this role interesting.

You’ll keep a multi-country payroll engine running with accuracy, calm and rigour across EMEA, while also spotting where the old manual ways of working should quietly disappear. This is a role for someone who likes complexity, can see the weak point in a process from a mile off, and gets an abnormal amount of satisfaction from making critical things work beautifully.

At Pax8, we blend innovation with genuine human connection. You’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative payroll function that thrives on curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Explore more about who we are and how we work on our  and discover how we’re building the future of the managed intelligence marketplace.

• Own the full payroll lifecycle across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance every cycle
• Manage payroll calendars, inputs, validations, and approvals with confidence and precision
• Review provider outputs, identify discrepancies, and proactively resolve issues
• Stay ahead of legislation, ensuring payroll aligns with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Partner closely with People Operations, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a seamless payroll experience
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiencies across payroll operations
• Maintain clear documentation and support system improvements and testing
• Act as a trusted payroll subject matter expert across EMEA

You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time — every time. Beyond that, you’ll help modernise payroll operations, reduce manual processes, and bring greater scalability and efficiency to how Pax8 supports its global teams.

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end payroll across multiple countries
• Substantial knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to manage payroll providers and external partners effectively
• Advanced capability in data analysis, reconciliation, and payroll systems
• Experience with modern payroll platforms such as Workday or similar tools
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence explaining payroll concepts to diverse stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improvement, automation, and accuracy

• Salary: £37,000 – £55,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Learning and development support
• Recognition and reward programmes

Our UK offices provide a collaborative and vibrant environment designed to support connection, creativity, and flexibility. With a hybrid working model, you’ll have the balance of in-office collaboration and remote focus time, supported by modern technology and spaces built for teamwork and innovation.

There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace, whether that’s advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You’ll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you’ll also tap into AI powered tools, mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise.

We’ll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.

Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.

Privacy notice: