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UK Payroll Specialist

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Hybrid
London, Greater London, England
Senior level
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England
Senior level
This role supports UK and EMEA payroll processes, handling compliance with UK payroll statutory requirements. Responsibilities include data reconciliation with HMRC, managing stakeholder requests, and supporting payroll funding and automation processes. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with HR and global teams on payroll-related tasks.
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We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
Role Summary/Purpose:
Reporting into the International Payroll Manager, based in London, this role is responsible for assisting in payrolls across the international regions, UK, EMEA alongside the wider international payroll team responsible for processing all global payrolls outside the US. The International remit currently includes 22 countries and 75 payrolls.
This role is the key payroll contact for all payroll processes, country legislation and compliance for the UK entities with a view to support EMEA payrolls when needed. Responsible for first line response on stakeholder requests for international payroll (UK, EMEA), reconciliations for HMRC and benefits and other administrative tasks.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Fully conversant with UK Payroll statutory requirements.
  • Own end to end payroll processes for several UK entities within the UK payroll team and support where needed on EMEA / APAC regions.
  • Be a point of contact with HR to ensure data is accurate, timely & complete,
  • Keep on top of the stakeholder requests for the UK region in Zendesk, keeping the FAQ in Zendesk up to date.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Including, Compensation Team / Global Rewards / Global Benefits.
  • Third party Tax advisors Global Finance and Treasury.
  • Support the payroll funding process, third party payment, GL distribution process and statutory filings.
  • Support robotics automation process.
  • Collate and analyse data to support central reporting capabilities & audits.
  • Work as a team member on multiple improvement projects and Year-End tasks.


Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Strong analytical, problem solving & communication skills.
  • Proven experience in UK country role.
  • Solid business perspective, strong PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • ADP IHCM, ADP Global MyView/ Streamline & SAP experience desirable.
  • Knowledge of EMEA payrolls an advantage.
  • Media industry preferred but not essential.


Desired Characteristics:

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Good relationship building skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments.


Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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