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Job Title:  Senior Specialist

Location: 

Chennai, IN

Reference No: 3167

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Elevate Your Career with Zalaris

Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.

We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.

We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.

Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.

Role Summary

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across the UK and Ireland. The role requires strong understanding of UK & Ireland payroll regulations, statutory calculations, and monthly payroll cycles. The specialist will support payroll operations, ensure compliance, manage queries, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and external payroll partners.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Skills

  • 10–12 years of hands-on UK & Ireland payroll processing experience.
  • Strong knowledge of HMRC, PAYE/NIC rules, Ireland PAYE Modernisation, ROS.
  • Experience with payroll vendors and systems such as:
    • SAP Payroll
  • Expertise in statutory payments, deductions, RTI, GL posting, and year-end tasks.
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Reconciliations).

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage high volumes with accuracy under strict deadlines.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and process-driven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CIPP Certification (preferred but not mandatory).
  • Exposure to audit and compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR)

Required Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills

  • 5–8 years of hands-on UK & Ireland payroll processing experience.
  • Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland statutory rules and payroll calculations.
  • Experience with payroll platforms (SAP, ADP, Workday, SD Worx, etc.).
  • Good understanding of RTI, tax rules, pension processing, and statutory payments.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reconciliations).

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail with ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Team player with good collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CIPP certification (desirable but not mandatory).
  • Experience in payroll transition, migration, or process improvement projects.
  • Exposure to audit and compliance environments.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to work across multi-country UK & Ireland payroll operations.
  • Exposure to global HR systems and payroll tools.
  • Skill enhancement in statutory compliance and payroll analytics.

Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris

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