Payroll Analyst

Viasat, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications company is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate payroll execution in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position involves coordinating payroll processes, managing employee enquiries, and maintaining compliance with multi-country payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, excel in problem-solving, and have experience with HCM systems. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering impactful connections.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and risk mitigation skills.
• Experience coordinating with third-party payroll providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll processing for assigned entities.
• Validate payroll data, including new hires and terminations.
• Own and resolve employee payroll enquiries.

Skills

Understanding of multi-country payroll regulations

Excel proficiency

HCM systems experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Payroll qualified CPP/CIPP or similar

Tools

Workday

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant execution of payroll in partnership with an outsourced payroll provider. This role ensures that all payroll outputs are reviewed, and any discrepancies are resolved in coordination with internal stakeholders and the vendor. The specialist also manages employee payroll enquiries via ServiceNow ticketing system, ensuring a responsive and empathic experience. Acting as the operational owner for assigned country/entity payrolls, the specialist maintains operational excellence, supports local compliance and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

The day-to-day

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll processing for assigned entities, ensuring timely submission of inputs and approvals.
• Validate payroll data including new hires, terminations, variable pay and statutory changes.
• Review vendor outputs and reconcile against expected results.
• Own and maintain master payroll calendars ensuring alignment with local cutoffs, holidays and compliance deadlines.
• Liaise with local teams to resolve data issues and ensure alignment.
• Monitor vendor performance and escalate risks or delays proactively.
• Support audits, compliance checks and documentation of country specific processes.
• Own and resolve employee payroll enquiries via ServiceNow, ensuring timely and empathetic responses.
• Note this is a full time, 6 month fixed term position.

What you'll need

• In depth understanding of multi country/state payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience using excel, HCM systems, and outsourced vendor platforms
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, particularly in identifying and mitigating risks in payroll processes.
• High level of integrity and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors
• Experience coordinating with third party payroll providers across regions.

What will help you on the job

• Payroll qualified CPP/ CIPP or similar
• Experience with Workday
• Work in a fast paced enviornment
• Ability to interpret payroll data for insights and trends
• Comfort with evolving systems and regulations; proactive in adapting processes
• Experience working on cross-functional initiatives, such as system migrations and policy harmonization.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• UK citizen or permanent resident

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.