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Payroll Associate (UK Payroll)

2 days ago Varna, Bulgaria

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.

Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work setup - 3 days in our Varna office and 2 days working remotely. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30.

We provide full training for the role to support your onboarding, growth, and long-term success with us.

Responsibilities:
- Running full end-to-end payrolls
- Gathering and validating all data and information required to successfully implement and run a new client's payroll through our payroll software our Platform.
- Work with our Implementation team to ensure the successful setup of the payroll software.
- Update the Payroll Manager with the latest status including the escalation of risks and issues impacting the project.
- Operate end-to-end payroll process on monthly payrolls for allocated clients (including processing the HMRC Submissions, net pay transfers and HMRC Payments).

Requirements:
- Experience working within a Payroll, Accounts or Finance Function is an advantage.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and ability to quickly analyse data and come to solid conclusions.
- Superb client engagement skills and confident in engaging with and building relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be motivated, professional and able to work on own initiative, with the capacity to be a versatile team player - flexible, proactive, and pragmatic.
- University degree in a relevant or related field is an advantage but not a requirement.
- Full training is given to the right applicant, so payroll experience is advantageous but not a requirement.

Benefits

• 25 to 28 days of annual leave
• Medical coverage provided by Bulstrad for you and your dependents
• Life, AD&D, Disability & critical illness coverage provided by DZI
• Meal vouchers provided by Edenred - 150 BGN per month
• Employee Assistance Programs available 24/7
• Global Tuition Reimbursement program - up to 7,125 BGN per year
• Fertility support - up to 13,600 BGN per year

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• Adoption assistance
• UKG scholarship program
• Business travel insurance
• U choose program - 475 BGN every quarter to be spent on eligible items

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com

Client-provided location(s): Varna, Bulgaria
Job ID: ukg-PAYRO015811
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-15T18:40:21

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion