GLOBAL PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Reading |
Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced UK Payroll professional ready to step up into a global role?
Join ESP Global Services as a Global Payroll Administrator and help ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery across the UK and over 23 international locations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid UK payroll experience who’s looking to grow into the global payroll space — we’ll support your development every step of the way.

What You’ll Do

• Run and review in-house UK payroll, ensuring full compliance and accuracy
• Collaborate with international payroll providers to ensure timely and correct processing across EMEA and other regions
• Support pension submissions (UK, Ireland & Netherlands) and end-of-year payroll processes
• Manage and resolve payroll and benefit queries from employees
• Maintain and update detailed payroll checking procedures
• Assist with payroll data reporting and liaise with Finance to ensure alignment

What You’ll Bring

• Essential: 3+ years of experience in processing UK payroll
• High proficiency in Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent communication skills
• A proactive, service-focused approach and the ability to meet deadlines
• Confidence working with internal teams and external partners

Desirable but Not Essential (We’ll Help You Learn!)

• Exposure to international payrolls
• Experience with ADP payroll systems
• Background in financial reporting or accounting

Why Join ESP? You’ll be part of a supportive team where your work makes a real impact. With payrolls spanning 23 countries, this is your chance to gain international experience, grow your skills, and step confidently into the next phase of your career.

• Run and review in-house UK payroll, ensuring full compliance and accuracy
• Collaborate with international payroll providers to ensure timely and correct processing across EMEA and other regions
• Support pension submissions (UK, Ireland & Netherlands) and end-of-year payroll processes
• Manage and resolve payroll and benefit queries from employees
• Maintain and update detailed payroll checking procedures
• Assist with payroll data reporting and liaise with Finance to ensure alignmen