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We process more than 200m transactions and over £180bn in payment value on an annualised basis, and we’re trusted by over 6,000 businesses from fast-growing SMEs to global enterprises. \nWe automate how money moves into and out of a business - payroll, supplier payments, spend management and payment collection - through a single platform, connected to the accounting and payroll systems finance teams already use and underpinned by principal memberships of Visa and Mastercard and direct access to central bank infrastructure. \nAs a regulated payments provider with over a decade of experience, we’re the platform finance teams trust to run mission-critical operations. Modulr is backed by PayPal, FIS, General Atlantic, Blenheim Chalcot, Frog Capital and Highland Europe, with over 400 employees across London, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Mumbai and Pune. \nPurpose of the Role \nWe're seeking a detail-oriented and organised Global Payroll Specialist to join Modulr's Finance Operations team in Mumbai. In this role, you'll independently own end-to-end payroll delivery across seven countries across India, UK, France, Spain, Ireland, US and Netherlands. Working within the finance team and reporting to the AP and Payroll Supervisor, you'll manage payroll processing, employee benefits, and pension administration across multiple jurisdictions using our suite of payroll systems. You'll be key to ensuring our team members across these regions are paid correctly and on time every time, while maintaining compliance with local statutory requirements in each country.\nKey Responsibility \nPayroll Processing & Delivery\nOwn the end-to-end payroll calendar across all jurisdictions, ensuring every cycle is planned, run, and closed to deadline without prompting.\nConfirm salaries, deductions, and tax withholdings across multiple countries with varying regulatory requirements\nPrepare payroll reports and payment files for processing in local currencies and differing payment methods\nInvestigate and resolve discrepancies independently, escalating only material or exceptional issues.\nAct as the day-to-day point of contact for regional and central finance teams on payroll matters.\nSystems & Process Improvement\nMaintain and improve payroll data systems and documentation\nIdentify process inefficiencies and drive improvements across the global payroll function.\nDevelop and maintain payroll policies and procedures for new or acquired entities.\nBenefits & Pension Administration\nManage employee benefits enrollment and updates across different regional schemes\nAdminister pension and retirement scheme contributions (including UK pension auto-enrolment)\nProcess benefits deductions and verify accuracy in payroll across regions\nRespond to employee benefits inquiries and requests from multiple jurisdictions\nMulti-Country Compliance & Support\nMonitor and ensure compliance with tax, National Insurance, pension, and statutory deduction requirements across all jurisdictions\nPrepare and submit statutory payroll returns (RTI, PAYE, social contributions, etc.) to relevant authorities\nStay current with payroll legislation changes and ensure timely implementation\nMaintain accurate and confidential payroll records for multiple countries\nResolve payroll-related queries from employees and management across all regions.\nAct as the primary point of contact for external payroll providers (Deel, Payfit, Vistra), managing the relationship and holding them to service standards.\nPerson Specification\nEssential \nBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)\n3-5 years' experience in payroll administration or processing\nExperience with payroll systems such as Deel, Payfit, or similar platforms\nKnowledge of multi-country or international payroll operations\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with numerical data\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office software\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data\nProven ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines across multiple time zones with minimal supervision.\nStrong organisational and time management skills\nGood written and verbal communication skills in English\nFlexibility to work hours that cover core UK business hours (10am-4pm GMT/BST), with options including 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, or 10am-6pm UK time\nDesirable\nRecognized payroll qualification\nFamiliarity with global employment law and tax regulations\nExperience with pension administration across different countries\nWhat We Offer You\n Share Options - We offer a Company Share Option Plan (CSOP), giving you the opportunity to benefit from any increase in share value in the event of a sale, merger, or flotation.\nBonus - Our annual discretionary bonus, paid in May for the previous year, is based on both company and individual performance.\nInsurance Coverage - Comprehensive medical, life, and accident insurance provided to support you and your family's wellbeing.\nHolidays & Leave - A generous annual leave allowance, your birthday off, and menstrual leave for female employees, with the flexibility to choose days to suit your personal schedule.\nLearning & Development - Our onboarding programme, ModStart, equips you for success. Learning doesn't stop there; we'll continue to support your development through various channels and opportunities.\nMental Health, Wellbeing & Inclusion - Access to accredited therapists, coaches, counsellors, management training, and mindfulness sessions with company-funded hours and flexible top-up options.\nCompany-Wide Events - Participate in collaborative and engaging events with colleagues across the business.\nModInclusion \nAt Modulr, we’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and can bring their whole self to work. 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