Illumina

genomic technology

PayrollAnalyst

Cambridge, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Payroll Analyst at Illumina. Skills: Payroll processing, UK payroll legislation, European payrolls. Monthly Payroll processing to a high level of accuracy. Ensuring all processes are regularly reviewed and fit for purpose, under a continual process improvement drive.”

What You'll Achieve.

Delivering accurate, compliant, end-to-end payroll processing across the region; Ensure all payroll cycles meet agreed service level agreements; Ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time; Take ownership of payroll outcomes

Industry & Context.

genomic technology
Eligibility Requirements

1-Year Fix Term Contract

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Solid knowledge of UK payroll processing and legislation, Experience working with SAP

Nice to Have

Exposure to European payrolls, CIPP Foundation Degree or equivalent Payroll qualification

What You'll Do.

Monthly Payroll processing to a high level of accuracy

Ensuring all processes are regularly reviewed and fit for purpose

under a continual process improvement drive.

Ensure all net and statutory payments and reports are processed by their deadlines

including the processing of any bank payments.

Ensure all EMEA Payroll processing SLAs are adhered to.

Support employee related queries to conclusion.

Ensuring all processing documentation is up to date.

Support the Head of EMEA Payroll with the SOX requirements

as well as supplying the required evidence as and when required.

Process the Payroll Departments audit requests.

Supporting any EMEA Payroll projects as and when required

Support the day-to-day working relationship with the payroll suppliers.

Support the day to day working relationship with internal key contacts such as Stock Admin

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working closely with internal partners and external payroll providers; Collaborating across functions; Support the day to day working relationship with internal key contacts

Communication Scope

Providing clear guidance

Process & Methodology

Supporting any EMEA Payroll projects

Full Job Description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? ## At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. ## Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. ## # **Payroll Analyst - Cambridge, UK (1-Year Fix Term Contract)** ## **Hub & Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week in the office)** **Closing Date:** 1st June 2026 **As Payroll Analyst here at Illumina in Cambridge,** you will join our established EMEALA Payroll Team and play a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, end-to-end payroll processing across the region. You will support payroll activity in over 17 countries, working closely with internal partners and external payroll providers to ensure all payroll cycles meet agreed service level agreements. This is a highly collaborative role where attention to detail, accountability, and a commitment to excellence are essential to ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. In line with Illumina’s value of Be Accountable, you will take ownership of payroll outcomes and continuously look for ways to improve processes and service delivery. _**Illumina 's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!**_ _**Why you**_ You are an experienced Payroll professional with a strong background in a finance or payroll environment and are comfo

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