Payroll Specialist Global

SymphonyAI Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise AI SaaS provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic individual to manage end-to-end payroll processes, primarily focusing on France. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in payroll, strong knowledge of payroll regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and excellent analytical skills. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work within a collaborative global finance team dedicated to innovation and efficiency, with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years work experience in a payroll role.
• Experience with payroll compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
• Fluency in French is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage end-to-end payroll cycle accurately.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams for system integration.
• Address payroll-related inquiries in a professional manner.

Skills

Payroll knowledge (multi-jurisdictional)

Experience with global payroll providers

Excellent excel skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Proactive and analytical approach

Internal and external payroll audit leadership

Process design and documentation

Job description

Introduction

SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and enterprise IT. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown to serve 2,000+ enterprise customers globally with 2,500 talented professionals across over 30 countries.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our Global Payroll team. The primary role involves managing end-to-end payroll processes for several of our locations with a particular focus on France. This hands‑on role is suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem solving, and is comfortable managing change.

This position offers the right candidate the opportunity to expand their skillset in new locations, actively contribute to establishing Payroll as a Centre of Excellence and be involved in several large‑scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage the end‑to‑end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Reconcile and review payroll data, including tax calculations, benefits, and other deductions.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless integration between payroll, HR & Finance systems.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll regulations, ensuring compliance in all jurisdictions.
• Address payroll‑related inquiries and issues from employees & the business in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.
• Collaborate with external payroll service providers and assist in service level management and reporting.
• Stay informed about best practices and industry trends in payroll processing.
• Act as the SME for all things payroll within project workstreams and as required.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent operational, legislative and best practice payroll knowledge of several of our locations with France being essential and US being highly advantageous. (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, UK & US)
• Experience working with global payroll providers
• Internal and external payroll audit leadership
• Process design and documentation
• Excellent excel skills
• Proactive and analytical approach
• Fluency in spoken and written English (French language skills are desirable)
• Project experience
• SOX controls desirable
• Equity processing experience desirable
• M&A experience desirable
• 5+ years work experience in payroll role

About Us

Why SymphonyAI:

• Be part of a fast‑growing AI‑driven enterprise transforming industries.
• Work with a collaborative, global finance team that values innovation and efficiency.
• Competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and opportunities for growth.