Payroll Specialist - Office Angels : Job Details

Global Marine Energy Services Leader

Our client is a world-leading provider of marine energy services and solutions, setting the benchmark for quality for over 25 years. With operations across 20 international offices, they combine local expertise with a truly global reach.

We're seeking a highly organised Payroll Specialist to join their HR and Finance teams on a 14-month fixed-term contract. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions.

• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle across 20 offices worldwide.

• Collaborate with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring deadlines and compliance.

• Review and approve payroll reports, resolving errors or discrepancies.

• Stay updated on global payroll and tax legislation and share updates with HR.

• Coordinate new starter, leaver, and contract processes with providers.

• Liaise with Finance on salary, tax, pension, and social security payments.

• Provide payroll insights and reports to HR and Finance.

• Lead investigations into payroll issues and support year-end reporting/audits.

Essential:

• Strong payroll experience, ideally across multiple locations.

• Business-level English (written & spoken).

• Excellent accuracy, numeracy, and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

• Highly organised, proactive, and confident handling sensitive data.

• Strong communicator and effective team player.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of additional languages.

• Experience with HRIS (Cascade preferred).

• Be part of a global organisation shaping the marine energy sector.

• Gain experience across multiple international payrolls.

• Join a supportive, collaborative HR and Finance team.

• Develop expertise in payroll legislation worldwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-driven Payroll Specialist who thrives in an international environment.

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