Senior Payroll Administrator

Vacancy Name Senior Global Payroll Administrator

Country England

Office Location Birmingham

About Us

Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model. Part time, compressed hours, and other flexible working options will be genuinely considered.

Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.

At RICS, we are at the forefront of shaping the built and natural environment. As a prominent professional body, we empower our members with globally recognised qualifications, influential networks, and access to high quality resources.

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

RICS is seeking a skilled and detail-driven Senior Payroll Administrator to join our global team and support the accurate, timely delivery of payroll across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring all RICS employees are paid correctly and on time, while meeting all relevant statutory and third-party obligations.

You’ll work closely with colleagues in HR, Finance, and regional teams to process payroll changes, reconcile results, manage provider relationships, and contribute to continuous improvements in payroll operations. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong grasp of UK payroll legislation and a working knowledge of international processes.

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who is confident managing end-to-end payroll cycles, supporting reporting and audits, and offering clear, solutions-focused advice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile payroll changes across UK and global regions, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Maintain clear audit trails through reports, reconciliations, and third-party payment documentation

• Collaborate with internal teams and payroll providers to resolve queries and ensure deadlines are met

• Monitor KPIs and provider performance, contributing to process improvements and best practice

• Support year-end reporting across jurisdictions and deputise for the Global Payroll Manager when required

About You

You bring strong technical knowledge of payroll and a proactive, collaborative approach to stakeholder management. You’re confident handling complex data, working to tight deadlines, and delivering payroll with precision and care. You’re comfortable working independently, but also enjoy being part of a close-knit, supportive team.

• A CIPP Advanced Technician qualification (or equivalent)

• Strong UK payroll knowledge, with exposure to global payroll processes and compliance

• Proven experience managing payrolls of 500+ employees, including third-party payments and reconciliations

• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to analyse and report on payroll data effectively

• A high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and organisational skill

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial security. This includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support

• Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection

• Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer:

RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.

Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.