Payroll Lead

Position: Country Payroll Lead
Royston, UK or London, UK (hybrid)

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey.
With more than   200 years history, j oin us   and help   to accelerate the transition to net-zero!
As a   Country Payroll Lead ,   you'll   contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a   cleaner,   brighter future.

The   role:

As a   Country Payroll Lead   for UK ,   you will   help   drive   our g oals   by :

Ensuring efficient and effective Payroll Service delivery across all entities in UK .
Playing a role in actual   payroll run: data validation, controls, sign   off's .
Acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for UK payroll delivery and compliance requirements.
Leading and coaching payroll analysts, providing training and guidance to improve performance and capability.
Building strong partnerships with HR, Finance, Compliance, and Country/Site   Managers .
Managing vendor   performance in relation to UK service delivery ;
overseeing daily operations, resolving performance issues, and ensuring adherence to SLAs.
Handling complex payroll cases and escalations, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
Ensuring compliance with global standards, SOPs, and audit requirements,   maintaining   accurate   documentation and controls.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives,   identifying   opportunities for process optimisation, and contributing to regional projects and knowledge sharing.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role :

Solid experience in UK payroll operations, ideally combined with exposure to payroll processing across multiple countries or   jurisdictions .
People leadership experience, including coaching and developing team members to achieve   objectives .
Strong ability to prioritise workload and manage deadlines to ensure   timely   and   accurate   delivery.
Familiarity with HR systems (ideally Workday) and payroll platforms (ideally   Cloud Pay ) would be an advantage.
Advanced   proficiency   in Microsoft Excel .
Ability to work effectively as part of a global team,   demonstrating   collaboration and adaptability.
High attention to detail and a proactive approach, including initiating action, planning, and organising to deliver results efficiently.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to respond clearly to customers and stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
A good standard of business English, written and verbal, and fluency in English to enable global collaboration.
Even if you only match some of the skills,   we'd   love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair,   competitive   and aligned to individual roles,   experience   and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

Retirement savings
Share plans
Saving accounts
Life and disability insurance
Medical plans / health assessments
Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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Closing date for applications:
This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2   weeks,   early application is   advised .

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