Payroll Specialist
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 4122 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Oakleaf Partnership is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4122 Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
International Payroll Specialist - 3 month contract - London - up to £250 p/d
Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be partnered again, with a well known media company, who are looking for a International Payroll Specialist, on a 3 month contract basis, with the potential of extending. The International Payroll Specialist, will be responsible for the end of end payroll process for 300 international employees, across the UK, EMEA, APAC & the Americas. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration. This role is on hybrid basis consisting of 3 days per week, based in their London office.
The International Payroll Specialist will have the following skills:
- Process end to end payroll, across UK, EMEA, APAC & the Americas, via Cloudpay, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Ensure payroll processes comply with UK legislation, statutory requirements and company policies
- Post reconciliation, provide approval to third party payroll providers
- Managing new joiners and terminations
- Review reports and liaise with internal partners to ensure the data/all changes are accurate and complete
- Ensure all employees are accurately recorded in Workday
- Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support audits, reporting and year-end processes
To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate must:
- Minimum of 5 years' hands on payroll experience on an international scale
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise in a busy environment
- Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
- Excellent communication skills
If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Oakleaf Partnership, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks (SOC 4122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~213k in sample- Middle half £27,560–39,884
- Median £31,876
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Oakleaf Partnership 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 4122 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.