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Modulr is a payments automation platform processing over 200 million transactions and £180 billion in annual payment value. The company serves 6,000+ businesses from SMEs to enterprises, automating payroll, supplier payments, spend management, and payment collection through a single platform. Backed by PayPal, FIS, and General Atlantic, Modulr operates as a regulated payments provider with 400+ employees across London, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Mumbai, and Pune.
You will join the Finance Operations team in Mumbai as a Global Payroll Specialist, reporting to the AP and Payroll Supervisor. This is an independent, hands-on role owning end-to-end payroll delivery across seven countries: India, UK, France, Spain, Ireland, US, and Netherlands.
Key responsibilities include:
**Payroll Processing & Delivery:** Own the complete payroll calendar across all jurisdictions, ensuring cycles are planned, executed, and closed on deadline. Confirm salaries, deductions, and tax withholdings across multiple countries with varying regulatory requirements. Prepare payroll reports and payment files in local currencies and payment methods. Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently, escalating only material issues. Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for regional and central finance teams.
**Systems & Process Improvement:** Maintain and improve payroll data systems and documentation. Identify process inefficiencies and drive improvements across the global payroll function. Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures for new or acquired entities.
**Benefits & Pension Administration:** Manage employee benefits enrollment and updates across regional schemes. Administer pension and retirement scheme contributions, including UK pension auto-enrolment. Process benefits deductions and verify accuracy across regions. Respond to employee benefits inquiries from multiple jurisdictions.
**Multi-Country Compliance & Support:** Monitor and ensure compliance with tax, National Insurance, pension, and statutory deduction requirements across all jurisdictions. Prepare and submit statutory payroll returns (RTI, PAYE, social contributions, etc.). Stay current with payroll legislation changes and implement timely updates. Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records. Resolve payroll-related queries from employees and management. Act as primary point of contact for external payroll providers (Deel, Payfit, Vistra), managing relationships and service standards.
You will need flexibility to work hours covering core UK business hours (10am–4pm GMT/BST), with options including 8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, or 10am–6pm UK time.
**Requirements:**
Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 3–5 years' experience in payroll administration or processing
- Experience with payroll systems such as Deel, Payfit, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of multi-country or international payroll operations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with numerical data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office software
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data
- Proven ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines across multiple time zones with minimal supervision
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Desirable:
- Recognized payroll qualification
- Familiarity with global employment law and tax regulations
- Experience with pension administration across different countries
