Junior EMEA Payroll Administrator

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Junior EMEA Payroll Administrator

Job Location: United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, full time
Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

An entry‑level opportunity to start a career in international payroll, supporting EMEA payroll delivery within a Centre of Excellence.

The Junior EMEA Payroll Administrator plays a key role in supporting the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll across multiple countries within the EMEA region. Working within a regional Payroll Centre of Excellence, this position focuses on the careful administration and validation of payroll data, ensuring inputs are complete, accurate and submitted in line with agreed calendars and controls. Under the guidance of experienced payroll colleagues, the role provides hands-on exposure to end‑to‑end payroll processes in a structured and well‑governed environment, making it an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their payroll career.

In this role, you will support core payroll activities such as processing starters and leavers, salary and contractual changes, allowances, deductions and absence data. You will assist with payroll runs by performing standard pre‑ and post‑payroll checks, identifying discrepancies and escalating issues where needed. As the first point of contact for payroll-related queries, you will respond to employee and stakeholder questions through case management tools, resolving routine queries in line with documented processes while ensuring more complex or sensitive matters are handled appropriately.

The position offers the chance to build strong foundations in payroll compliance, controls and confidentiality, including supporting audit and SOX requirements and working with external payroll vendors where applicable. You will be encouraged to learn and develop, participating in training, contributing to process documentation, and building your knowledge of international payroll legislation and best practices. Ideal for someone detail‑oriented, organised and keen to grow a career in payroll, this role provides valuable exposure to a collaborative, shared services environment with clear pathways for development.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy – Consistently produces accurate work when handling payroll data and figures.
• Organisational and time‑management skills – Able to prioritise tasks effectively and meet payroll deadlines.
• Process and control adherence – Comfortable following structured processes, standard procedures and internal controls.
• Written and verbal communication – Communicates clearly and professionally with employees and stakeholders.
• Team‑oriented approach – Works collaboratively within a shared services or Centre of Excellence environment.
• Confidentiality and discretion – Demonstrates a high level of trust and care when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

What we’ll give you for this role:

Remuneration & more

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working options (office and home)

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection

Other benefits

• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support
• Discounts on various products and services

This is more than just an entry‑level role – it’s a chance to build strong foundations and gain hands‑on experience within our payroll operations.

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that encourages learning, development and continuous improvement, making it an ideal opportunity for someone starting out or looking to grow their career in payroll and shared services.

Next steps for you:

Think this sounds like the right fit? Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re unsure whether you meet every requirement, don’t worry – we encourage applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience.

We are proud to uphold a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’ll review all applications and may invite selected candidates for an interview (virtual or in-person).

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.