Senior Payroll Specialist I (UK)

✨ One platform, a whole world of opportunity 

Right now, the best jobs are limited to people in a handful of the world’s wealthiest cities, yet brilliant people are everywhere. Driven to overturn the status quo and distribute opportunities equally around the world, Oyster launched its global employment platform to help companies hire, pay, and care for talent anywhere. 

When it comes to global employment, we walk the walk. We’re proof that companies don't need an office to create a highly-engaged culture. Since the company’s inception in January 2020, Oyster has:

🌏 Created a fully-distributed, vibrant team of 500+ employees across 60+ countries 👩‍💻Featured in Forbes having ranked #9 in Flexjobs Top 30 Companies for remote jobs   🌈 Established a diverse leadership team and an employee base that’s 60% female 🏆 Achieved one of the highest employee engagement scores in its class 🦄 Raised $286 million to date, with a current valuation of $1.2 billion! 💚 B Corp status achieved in 2023

Our momentum speaks to the power of global employment—and we’re just getting started! If you want to change the world with Oyster and be empowered to work remotely while doing so, we’d love for you to apply! 

Location: To create the best experience for this employee and to meet the business needs, this role requires you to be based within +2 / -2 UTC.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for your region (United Kingdom) and other assigned countries, delivering an exceptional payroll experience for Oyster’s team members and clients, while meeting or exceeding Oyster’s Service Delivery targets and KPIs
• Address payroll-related inquiries from both customers and team members, ensuring that query resolutions meet or exceed Oyster’s service level agreements (SLAs),such as query resolution times
• Embrace and support Oyster’s automated payroll processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Payroll Transformation, Product) to continuously improve these processes
• Stay up to date with local payroll regulations and monitor any legislative changes that may impact payroll processes
• Take ownership of local payroll and HR procedures, including managing involuntary deductions and supporting employee onboarding and offboarding in your region
• Contribute to the creation and upkeep of payroll-related knowledge, playbooks, and guides, enhancing the payroll experience for Oyster’s team members, clients, and internal teams
• Ensure payroll records are accurate and submit timely reports to relevant government agencies.
• Review and reconcile payroll data, covering employee salaries, benefits, pensions, time off, and other relevant components
• Perform pre-payroll and post-payroll audits to ensure data integrity
• Contribute to special payroll projects and initiatives as assigned
• Work closely with Oyster’s HR Advisory team to manage updates and changes in local payroll and employment regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Over 5 years of payroll and HR experience, with expertise in the relevant country’s regulations (United Kingdom)
• In-depth knowledge of local payroll and HR laws and policies
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines accurately and on time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with clients and collaborate with stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in a clear and understandable manner
• Advanced proficiency with local payroll software solutions
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Experience in managing technology and working with external payroll providers is a plus
• Familiarity with implementing payroll systems
• Experience across multiple country jurisdictions is a plus
• Experience with various payroll technologies is an advantage

 

🦪 How we work together at Oyster

Our values guide the work we do, the decisions we make, and the culture that makes us special. We elevate talent. 🙌  We build trust. 🤝 We thrive together. 🌍

Our mission is to create a more equal world—one global hire at a time. Everything we do ladders up to our m