Are you a numbers person who loves accuracy and helping people get paid right and on time? This remote Payroll Analyst role with Harbor lets you support employees across the UK, EMEA, and APAC from anywhere in the UK. Harbor is a leading provider of expert services for law firms and legal departments, with a global team of 800+ specialists. You’ll handle end-to-end payroll tasks — from new hires and salary changes to bonuses, commissions, terminations, and RTI submissions to HMRC. You’ll review data for precision, manage time records, calculate special pays and adjustments, and partner with finance and payroll teams to keep everything compliant and confidential. If you have 2+ years of global or multi-country payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and know UK statutory requirements like PAYE, SSP, and SMP, this fast-paced role offers a chance to grow in a supportive, remote global team.
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Firm: Harbor
Location: Remote; can be worked anywhere in the UK
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Harbor is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our growing UK team. As a Payroll Analyst, you will play a crucial role in executing the in house end-to-end payroll tasks for our UK population. This remote position offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will use your expertise to ensure accurate and efficient payroll and benefit processing, while also supporting our employee experience and regulatory compliance. The successful Payroll Analyst will be a team player comfortable adapting swiftly to changing priorities. This is a remote position that can be worked anywhere in the UK.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate and process multi-country payrolls, with a primary focus on UK, EMEA, APAC regions ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness in all transactions. Serve as backup to North America Payroll Analyst.
- Handle day to day payroll administration and respond to employee questions promptly.
- Review and verify payroll data and reports for precision and compliance with local regulations
- Liaise with finance department on reporting requirements to ensure transparency of payroll changes
- Ensure payroll database reflects current and accurate information
- Process all payroll data entries relevant to the employee lifecycle – new hire, salary increases, bonus, commission, garnishments, benefit deduction changes, termination.
- Calculate adjustments, special pays, retroactive payments, and overpayment of wages; issue manual payments as required
- Calculate termination payments in compliance with Company policies and local laws;
- Perform analysis and preparation of payroll related year end schedules and forms and ensure accuracy.
- Liaise with external vendors and government agencies, such as HMRC, in multiple regions.
- Review time entry data, manage adjustments and ensure all time records are approved.
- Partner with Payroll Manager and other internal departments on audit requests
- Perform other duties as assigned
About Us:
Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.
Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in global or multi country payroll administration, with demonstrated knowledge of pay practices.
- Knowledge of UK statutory requirements, including PAYE, RTI submissions, SSP, SMP, year end reporting (P60s).
- Detailed oriented, self-motivated & organized
- Strong customer service, communication & etiquette skills
- Proficiency with one or more major payroll/HRIS systems is a plus.
- Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to perform accurate calculations.
- Knowledge of local employment laws and regulations, particularly related to pay practices.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to determine root causes of issues and propose effective solutions.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to generate and analyze complex reports and data.
- Willingness to learn new programs and skills as needed.
- Ability to deal with confidential material with care and sensitivity
- Excellent collaboration skills and proven ability to work effectively within a remote global team structure.
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