Payroll Compliance Manager, EMEA
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Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 4122
Not disclosed
Salary
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£48,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2423 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and TikTok is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2423 (Taxation experts) · 71% match
- Possible 4122 (Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks) · 26% match
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Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2423 Taxation experts Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
4122 Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Responsibilities
About the Team:
The HR Operations team endeavors to continuously build and deliver a seamless and positive employee experience across the whole employee lifecycle. We are dedicated to leading with care and having empathy in mind. We strive to develop efficient and simple people processes, systems, policies, and programs. We aspire to ensure employees feel heard and that they are given the appropriate resources and support needed to be effective and efficient during their careers.
The EMEA Payroll Compliance Manager will join a growing team of payroll and employment tax professionals within TikTok and will have responsibility for delivering some of our core employment tax reporting and compliance tasks across EMEA. The candidate will also provide advice on employment tax related matters to internal stakeholders and contribute to process improvements and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in providing pragmatic employment tax advice as well as an ability to independently prepare compliance submissions.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement EMEA-wide payroll compliance frameworks with country-specific depth and regional consistency.
- Proactively monitor payroll compliance and regulatory updates at a regional level, communicate their impact on business and payroll operations and update policies accordingly.
- Ensure payroll operations comply with all relevant labor, tax and other laws (as required).
- Ensure compliance frameworks reflect operational reality across different countries, entities, and payroll delivery models.
- Develop and maintain country-level payroll compliance white papers covering statutory payroll, employment tax, social security, and reporting requirements.
- Translate regulatory changes into clear, country-specific operational guidance, process updates, system and control improvements.
- Provide payroll compliance input to support system development, implementation and automation.
- Coordinate with and, where appropriate, engage with government authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Partner with HR Technology, Product Team and Legal to develop and/or enhance existing payroll systems to meet payroll compliance requirements.
- Manage audits, compliance reviews and regulatory enquiries across the region.
Qualifications
About the Team:
The HR Operations team endeavors to continuously build and deliver a seamless and positive employee experience across the whole employee lifecycle. We are dedicated to leading with care and having empathy in mind. We strive to develop efficient and simple people processes, systems, policies, and programs. We aspire to ensure employees feel heard and that they are given the appropriate resources and support needed to be effective and efficient during their careers.
The EMEA Payroll Compliance Manager will join a growing team of payroll and employment tax professionals within TikTok and will have responsibility for delivering some of our core employment tax reporting and compliance tasks across EMEA. The candidate will also provide advice on employment tax related matters to internal stakeholders and contribute to process improvements and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in providing pragmatic employment tax advice as well as an ability to independently prepare compliance submissions.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement EMEA-wide payroll compliance frameworks with country-specific depth and regional consistency.
- Proactively monitor payroll compliance and regulatory updates at a regional level, communicate their impact on business and payroll operations and update policies accordingly.
- Ensure payroll operations comply with all relevant labor, tax and other laws (as required).
- Ensure compliance frameworks reflect operational reality across different countries, entities, and payroll delivery models.
- Develop and maintain country-level payroll compliance white papers covering statutory payroll, employment tax, social security, and reporting requirements.
- Translate regulatory changes into clear, country-specific operational guidance, process updates, system and control improvements.
- Provide payroll compliance input to support system development, implementation and automation.
- Coordinate with and, where appropriate, engage with government authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Partner with HR Technology, Product Team and Legal to develop and/or enhance existing payroll systems to meet payroll compliance requirements.
- Manage audits, compliance reviews and regulatory enquiries across the region.
Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years extensive hands on experience in EMEA payroll and tax related compliance.
- Experience undertaking internal risk reviews covering payroll compliance is essential.
- Proven expertise in payroll compliance and administration, with a strong background in tax consulting.
- Experience in leading payroll tax audits and resolving complex tax issues.
- Proven ability to build frameworks and documentation from scratch in ambiguous or evolving environments.
- Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll and HR systems (e.g. Workday, ADP Global View).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to payroll system transformations and/or tax compliance audits.
- Experience working in a government (state or federal) payroll tax or regulatory environment.
- Payroll qualifications (e.g. CIPP).
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years extensive hands on experience in EMEA payroll and tax related compliance.
- Experience undertaking internal risk reviews covering payroll compliance is essential.
- Proven expertise in payroll compliance and administration, with a strong background in tax consulting.
- Experience in leading payroll tax audits and resolving complex tax issues.
- Proven ability to build frameworks and documentation from scratch in ambiguous or evolving environments.
- Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll and HR systems (e.g. Workday, ADP Global View).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to payroll system transformations and/or tax compliance audits.
- Experience working in a government (state or federal) payroll tax or regulatory environment.
- Payroll qualifications (e.g. CIPP).
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that
goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Taxation experts (SOC 2423) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~27k in sampleSOC 2423
- Middle half £37,596–~64,948
- Median £51,272
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. TikTok holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2423 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.