[Hiring] Senior Payroll Specialist @StackAdapt

Role Description

Own end-to-end payroll processing for 6 global entities across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and Australia, as well as EOR employees managed through Deel, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery each cycle.

• Manage and monitor multi-jurisdiction payroll compliance, including payroll taxes, statutory requirements, filings, year-end activities, and regulatory changes across supported countries.
• Perform and oversee payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, payroll controls, and exception handling to identify and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers and partners, including issue resolution and service delivery.
• Support payroll audits, statutory requirements, reporting, and year-end activities across supported jurisdictions.
• Partner with Finance, People Experience, and Legal to resolve complex payroll matters and support a strong employee experience.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, reporting, and workflows, including leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Partner with the Finance team on the ongoing payroll transformation, including process redesign, data migration, configuration validation, parallel testing, UAT, and implementation activities related to the transition to Rippling.
• Proactively identify payroll risks and escalate complex or high-impact issues with clear recommendations and supporting analysis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on UK payroll experience, with experience managing multi-entity or global payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, reconciliations, controls, and statutory requirements.
• Prior experience with payroll platforms and EOR providers (experience with Deel, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Celergo, and/or Rippling is an asset).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate and resolve payroll issues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work cross-functionally.
• Experience with payroll transformation, system implementation, automation, or process improvement is an asset.

Requirements

• The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate.
• It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position.
• StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location.
• We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.
• This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Factors influencing final compensation include the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
• Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/401K/Pension Savings globally
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthdays off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books, etc.)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave program
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!
• Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement.