Pax8
Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist III – EMEA (Bristol/Farnborough Based)
Payroll only gets noticed when it goes wrong…
That’s what makes this role so interesting.
You’ll keep a multi-country payroll engine running with accuracy, calm and rigour across EMEA, while also spotting where outdated manual processes should quietly disappear. This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, can spot weaknesses in a process from a mile away, and gets immense satisfaction from making critical operations run flawlessly.
🌍 About Pax8’s Culture and Work Environment
At Pax8, we blend innovation with genuine human connection. You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative payroll team that thrives on curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Explore more about who we are and how we work on our careers page and discover how we’re shaping the future of managed intelligence.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Payroll Execution & Compliance
- Own the full payroll lifecycle across multiple countries, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing in every cycle
- Manage payroll calendars, inputs, validations, and approvals with precision and confidence
- Review provider outputs to identify discrepancies, and proactively resolve issues
- Stay ahead of legislation, ensuring payroll aligns with statutory and regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Partner closely with People Operations, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a seamless payroll experience
- Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiencies across payroll operations
- Maintain clear documentation and support system improvements and testing
- Act as the trusted EMEA payroll subject matter expert
🌟 The Impact You’ll Make
- Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time—every time
- Modernise payroll operations, reduce manual processes, and introduce greater scalability and efficiency for global teams
✅ Requirements & Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end payroll across multiple countries
- Substantial knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to manage payroll providers and external partners effectively
- Advanced capability in data analysis, reconciliation, and payroll systems
- Experience with modern payroll platforms (e.g., Workday)
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence explaining payroll concepts to diverse stakeholders
- A proactive mindset with a passion for improvement, automation, and accuracy
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🔐 Trust, Transparency & Hiring Process
At Pax8, we prioritise genuine, trust-based relationships—starting with how we hire.
To protect our business, teams, and customers, we implement fair, respectful safeguards throughout recruitment, including identity verification and fraud prevention. By applying, you confirm your understanding and consent to these measures. If you’re offering your authentic self, this process shouldn’t concern you—we’re excited to meet you.
We also use AI-enabled tools to assist in reviewing or prioritising applications, though hiring decisions remain human-led. Learn more in our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Want to opt out of AI-supported screening? You can do so at any stage of the process.
🌈 Diversity & Inclusivity
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups—even if you don’t meet every criterion. Tailored skills and perspectives matter.
To work here, you must hold a valid right to work in the United Kingdom.
💰 Benefits Package
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | £37,000 – £55,000 (competitive) |
| Leave | 25 days holiday + bank holidays |
| Pension | Company pension scheme |
| Healthcare | Private healthcare |
| Insurance | Life assurance |
| Commute Support | Cycle to work scheme |
| Support | Employee assistance programme |
| Work Flexibility | Flexible working opportunities |
| Development | Learning & development support |
| Recognition | Incentive & reward programmes |
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🏢 Your Working Environment
Our UK offices (Bristol/Farnborough) foster a:
- Collaborative and vibrant culture
- Hybrid working model (blending in-office teamwork with focused remote work)
- Modern, flexible spaces designed for creativity, innovation, and connection
📈 Growth & Development at Pax8
With room for accelerated growth, you’llhave:
- Access to Pax8’s dedicated Learning & Development hub, featuring:
- AI-powered tools
- "Born in the cloud" mentorship
- Cross-continental collaboration opportunities
- Full visibility of career progression paths
Here, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, stretch your potential, and tackle meaningful projects.
🌐 About Pax8
Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace, empowering small businesses with smarter technology. We’re a fast-growing, high-energy team with a start-up vibe, letting you make meaningful, impactful contributions.
Our culture:
- "Business is personal"—we care deeply about each other and our mission.
- Passionate, creative, and unconventional.
- High-energy with a healthy balance of hard work and fun. We Elev8 each other, Advoc8 partners, Innov8 continuously, and Celebr8 life.
⚖️ Equal Opportunities & Privacy
Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer. All offers are conditional upon:
- Identity/eligibility verification
- Security clearance checks
- Reference/qualification confirmation
Your privacy matters. Data processing aligns with our Privacy Notice.
⚠️ Background Checks (Non-Negotiable)
As part of onboarding, all successful candidates undergo pre-employment screenings via First Advantage, including:
- ID verification
- Reference requests
- Qualification/background checks (additional country-specific checks may apply)
Final candidates will receive a copy of their check results for their records.
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