Global People & Workplace Specialist

About the role

The Global People & Workplace Specialist will support payroll, benefits, and workplace experience for a global team with a focus on UK-based employees. This role involves managing payroll operations, administering benefit programs, and overseeing day-to-day office operations to ensure a smooth and engaging employee experience. The position requires a detail-oriented professional to handle operational initiatives and serve as a primary resource for employee inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations in Workday and Deel, including international payroll processing, timesheets, and reconciliations
• Develop and improve payroll, benefits, HR, and workplace processes to support scalability
• Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits regulations, including tax and pension requirements
• Support the administration of employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, and pension schemes
• Conduct regular audits of payroll, benefits, and HR data to resolve discrepancies
• Oversee day-to-day workplace operations, including facilities management and office inventory
• Develop and manage employee experience programs, including office events and onboarding support

Required skills

• Payroll processing
• Benefits administration
• HR operations
• UK payroll compliance
• Workday
• Vendor management
• Facilities management

Nice to have

• Global benefits programs
• International payroll
• Employer of Record
• Scaling organizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme