Payroll Specialist – UK & Expat Payroll
Pubblicato il 24-09-2026 - Maire Tecnimont in Milano
Job Title:PayrollSpecialist – UK & Expat PayrollJob Location:Hammersmith,London / HybridJob type/Contract:PermanentWe are Met T&S;, the Global EmploymentCompany of MAIRE group, an industrial leader in Engineering &Construction;, Technology & Licensing, and Energy Business Development andVentures. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, the Group is among the globaltop-ranking engineering contractors.You can find, and we invite you to discover more aboutMAIRE group and its projects on our web site: Aboutthe project/Role descriptionWe arelooking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage UKand expatriate payroll activities, ensuring accurate and timely payrollprocessing while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation and companypolicies.KeyResponsibilitiesDeliver accurate and timelyUK monthly payroll, including statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), PAYE,National Insurance, student loans, and auto-enrolment pensions, incompliance with HMRC regulations.Manage payroll lifecycleactivities including new starters, leavers, salary changes, payrolladjustments, and year-end processes such as P60, P11D and P11D(b).Administer UK andexpatriate payrolls (inbound and outbound assignments), includingcoordination and validation of shadow payrolls.Partner with GlobalMobility, HR, Finance, and the payroll provider to ensure accurate andcompliant payroll delivery.Process expatriate payrollinputs including allowances, benefits, retention bonuses, leave records,pensions, deductions, and final settlements.Ensure correct processingof allowances, benefits-in-kind, pensions, salary sacrifice schemes, andtaxable and non-taxable payments.Review and validate payrollcalculations, reconciliations, reports, and payroll outputs to ensureaccuracy and compliance.Maintain compliance with UKtax,
social security, payroll legislation, auto-enrolment requirements,and UK GDPR.Prepare payroll reports andsupport internal and external audits through documentation, controls,and query resolution.Act as a payroll subjectmatter expert, providing guidance to UK and expatriate employeesregarding payslips, deductions, benefits, and payroll queries.Support onboarding andoffboarding activities, maintain accurate payroll and HR records, andassist with payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementations.Work closely with HR,Finance, Global Mobility, and international stakeholders to supportpayroll operations across multiple countries.RequirementsProvenexperience in UK payroll administration and payroll operations.Experiencemanaging expatriate, international, or shadow payrolls.Strongunderstanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance,pensions, statutory payments, and year-end reporting.Experienceworking with outsourced payroll providers.Strongpayroll validation, reconciliation, and analytical skills.AdvancedExcel skills and experience with HRIS/payroll systems.Excellentattention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.Strongcommunication and stakeholder management skills.Knowledge & QualificationsCIPP would be highly desirable rather than mandatory.ExperienceMinimum 3years payroll experience preferredSkills and AbilitiesExcellent communicationsand interpersonal skills.Attention to detail,management skills.Team-oriented skills,self-motivation and direction, with strong bias toward timelyperformance and problem resolution.SpecialCommentsThis isan excellent opportunity to join a growing international business and play akey role in delivering accurate and complaint payroll services across the UKand a global expatriate population.