Global Payroll Analyst - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

At Sage, we’re here to give businesses of all sizes the freedom to thrive. Our colleagues are the heartbeat of that mission. As part of our Global Payroll team, you’ll play a key role in delivering a seamless payroll experience for our people across multiple countries—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement every step of the way.



About the role



We’re looking for a Global Payroll Analyst to support the end‑to‑end delivery of multi‑country payrolls using ADP Celergo. In this role, you’ll analyse payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong operational controls, all while helping us streamline processes and enhance the colleague experience globally.

You’ll work closely with regional partners, payroll vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant payroll delivery. If you’re detail‑driven, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a truly global environment.



This role is a 9 month fixed term contract.



This role is required to work 3 days a week in the Winnersh ofice and 2 from home.
• Deliver accurate multi‑country payrolls, including pre‑payroll validation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Analyse payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax requirements, and internal policies across assigned countries.

• Create clear and insightful reports to support leadership decision‑making.

• Maintain system integrity within ADP Celergo, supporting standardisation and accuracy across global payroll operations.

• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.

• Provide excellent colleague support, managing payroll queries with professionalism and care.





What you’ll bring



• Experience delivering end‑to‑end international payroll across multiple countries (e.g. Australia, Austria, Israel, Morocco, Portugal, Romania).

• Hands‑on experience with global payroll platforms such as ADP Celergo (or similar) in a shared services environment.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, using tools like Excel and AI‑enabled solutions to validate data and analyse variances.

• Ability to work independently with global payroll vendors and in‑country partners, supporting audits and ensuring effective service delivery.

• Solid understanding of payroll controls, data integrity, and risk management.

• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset and the confidence to work both collaboratively and autonomously.



Your benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles)

Benefits video – https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU

• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.

• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days

• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation

• Enhanced parental leave

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year

• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing



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