Payroll Compliance Analyst, UK

Overview

In this role you support payroll compliance operations for the region, addressing tax queries, and guiding cross-functional teams on local requirements. You will research and document country-specific regulations and help expand Deel’s footprint while ensuring timely compliance. You’ll work with internal and external partners to maintain accurate documentation and elevate compliance awareness. This opportunity lets you shape global payroll practices within a fast-growing, innovative SaaS environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities
• Optional flexible working office membership (IWG)
• Equal-opportunity employer
• Scalable benefits and perks
• Diversity and inclusion emphasis
• Competitive total rewards philosophy

Responsibilities

• Document country-specific payroll compliance requirements with the team
• Research local tax laws to support expansion projects
• Maintain country-specific payroll knowledge bases and compliance blueprints
• Provide guidance on payroll tax queries and compliance matters
• Investigate client escalations, identify root causes, and propose solutions
• Draft and review compliance documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to disseminate compliance information
• Educate product and development teams on country-specific payroll requirements
• Support development of legislative specifications for multiple jurisdictions
• Provide insights to ensure ongoing compliance awareness and upskilling
• Maintain detailed records of compliance activities

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field or equivalent compliance certification
• 4+ years of UK payroll rules and legislation experience with emphasis on benefits and pensions
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, HR policies, and multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to lead complex payroll compliance projects with cross-functional teams
• Hands-on payroll processing experience is a strong asset
• Excellent research and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Scrum/Agile methodologies for task management
• Superior verbal and written communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to independently interpret legislative changes

• excellent communication
• attention to detail
• cross-functional collaboration
• payroll processing
• regulatory research
• compliance documentation

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