Payroll Manager role at Nscale

About Nscale

Nscale is a GPU cloud engineered for AI, providing cost‑effective, high‑performance infrastructure for AI start‑ups and enterprise customers. Our cloud reduces AI development complexity, supports cost management, rapid innovation and environmental responsibility.

About the Role

We seek an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end‑to‑end payroll across multiple jurisdictions, managing UK, US and international payrolls, pension administration, reward, salary sacrifice arrangements. Experience with global payroll providers such as TMF Group, ADP and Deel is required.

What You’ll Be Doing

Payroll Management

• Manage the monthly payroll cycle with international vendors for UK, US and other international employees.
• Oversee all payroll inputs: new hires, terminations, bonuses, reward, overtime, benefits and statutory deductions.
• Liaise with global payroll providers to coordinate international operations and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and approve payroll outputs, ensuring compliance with local tax and employment legislation.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to identify and correct inconsistencies.

Pensions and Benefits Administration

• Manage the auto‑enrolment pension process in compliance with The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
• Reconcile salary sacrifice schemes for pensions, cycle‑to‑work and other employee benefits.
• Work with benefit providers to ensure accurate deduction and contribution management.

Compliance and Reporting

• Stay current with payroll‑related legislation, including tax codes, NI thresholds and statutory payments.
• Prepare and submit reports to HMRC and other authorities as necessary.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll data and documentation.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline processes and implement best practices.
• Maintain and enhance payroll systems and integrations with HRIS and accounting platforms.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processing and improve accuracy.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships with Finance, HR and external vendors.

About You

• 4+ years of payroll management, including international and multi‑entity payrolls.
• Proven experience with global payroll providers like TMF Group, ADP and Deel.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK and US payroll legislation, pensions and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with HR/payroll software (Workday, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel).
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with annual reviews.
• Fast‑growing startup environment with collaboration and innovation.
• Dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions.
• Human‑first flexibility: autonomy to shape your day around life’s moments.
• Remote‑first team: geography is no barrier to impact or connection.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers and people from lower socio‑economic backgrounds. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.