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About the Role

The Payroll Analyst serves as a key subject matter expert for payroll operations across the APAC and EMEA regions, supporting the delivery, oversight, and continuous improvement of complex multi-jurisdictional payroll processes. This role partners with Payroll Analysts in the UK and Tokyo as part of the Global Payroll team and liaises with stakeholders in the Americas. Based within the EMEA Finance and Administration team in London, the position operates at the intersection of Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and other global business functions, requiring strong collaboration, sound judgment, and a high degree of professionalism.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end delivery and oversight of payroll operations across APAC and EMEA (Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany), ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled execution across multiple payroll cycles and jurisdictions.
Provide review and quality oversight of payroll inputs and outputs, including salary changes, bonuses, statutory deductions, benefits, pensions, salary sacrifice arrangements, leave-related payments, and off-cycle transactions.
Own and coordinate daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll activities, ensuring all deadlines, reporting requirements, reconciliations, and control procedures are completed in accordance with internal governance standards and local statutory obligations.
Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Global Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Global Mobility, and other internal stakeholders, ensuring timely employee data changes, effective payroll funding coordination, and informed resolution of payroll-related matters.
Maintain strong governance over payroll compliance across APAC and EMEA, monitoring legislative developments, interpreting regulatory requirements, and applying appropriate controls.
Oversee relationships with external payroll service providers and other third parties, driving service quality, accountability, and compliance, while coordinating support for audits, regulatory reviews, and tax authority inquiries.
Maintain payroll systems, records, and key Workday configurations, including taxes, earnings, deductions, and general ledger mapping.
Partner with Accounting and Treasury to support payroll journals, account reconciliations, and cash forecasting requirements.
Contribute to global payroll continuity and resilience by providing cross-regional support, acting as back-up for EMEA payroll activities, and partnering with global colleagues to facilitate expatriate payroll transitions.
Proactively identify process risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement, escalating issues and contributing to solutions, automation initiatives, and process enhancements.

Requirements

Hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably across multiple countries.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with payroll systems and related tools, Workday, is preferable.
Comfort working in an environment with seasonal peaks and year-end deliverables.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High standard of accuracy and professionalism.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to partner professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong service orientation.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent judgment skills.
Strong attention to detail.

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid
4 days a week from office
1 day a week remote flexibility

Experience Level

Five to seven years of payroll experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

About the Company

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities across global capital markets.
Its investment solutions are tailored for institutional clients in over 50 countries, supported by proprietary research and a collaborative culture.
As a private partnership, it aligns perspectives with clients through a long-term view.
Founded in 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms, serving clients in over 60 countries.
The firm's innovative investment solutions are built on proprietary, independent research, spanning equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies.
Wellington Management is committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce and fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity.

Equal Opportunity

Wellington Management is dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If a candidate with a disability requires an accommodation to apply for a job, email GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.