Ismari Coleman
London,London
Summary
Experienced International Payroll, Rewards and Benefits professional managing UK and multi-country payroll operations across EMEA, Americas and APAC. Expertise in payroll governance, benefits administration, vendor management, and process improvement within international organisations. Skilled in collaborating with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure compliant payroll operations and scalable processes.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
International Payroll Analyst
Portfolio Payroll Limited
London
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Managed relationships with international payroll providers, validating payroll outputs and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processes.
- Monitored legislative changes affecting payroll, adapting processes to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
- Performed payroll reconciliations and variance analysis, collaborating with HR and Finance stakeholders to enhance data integrity.
- Coordinated with HR to update employee records, reflecting changes in salaries, bonuses, and personal details.
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
GSMA
London
12.2024 - 08.2025
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Westpac Banking Corporation
London
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Processed monthly payroll for over 500 employees, adhering strictly to HMRC regulations and deadlines.
- Supported end-to-end payroll for high-volume headcounts, processing accurately and efficiently.
- Checked payslips and reports to support payroll validation and reconciliation processes.
- Handled employee queries regarding payslips, tax codes, and pension contributions with professionalism and confidentiality.
Global Payroll Expert
Papaya Global
London
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Processed monthly payroll for over 200 employees, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, taxes, and pension contributions for timely disbursement.
- Prepared and processed monthly and bi-weekly payroll documentation for timely disbursement.
- Audited international payroll data operations for multinational corporate clients, enhancing data accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed and updated payroll procedures and policies, documenting best practices to streamline departmental efficiency.
Senior Administrator, Compensation & Benefits
JTC Group
London
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported end-to-end payroll for high-volume headcounts, processing accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of employee pay structures and personal data.
- Audited pension scheme accounts, identifying and rectifying anomalies to uphold financial integrity.
- Liaised with pension scheme members, providing detailed explanations of benefits and answering queries.
- Processed sick leave, maternity leave and bereavement forms and maintained related files.
Finance Payroll Assistant
Thought Machine Group Ltd
London
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Processed payroll for over 200 employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Partnered closely with HR, Finance and payroll providers to manage payroll operations, resolve complex employee queries and improve operational controls.
- Administered benefits including pension schemes and employee lifecycle changes, ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
- Created payroll process documentation and operating procedures to enhance scalability and support business growth.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Payroll
New Skills Academy
London01-2021
NVQ Level 2 - Accountancy
Association of Accounting Technicians
London01-2005
NVQ Level 2 - English
City and Islington College
City of london01-2003
Bachelor of Business Administration - Science & Mathematics
Soto College
Cuba01-1995
Skills
- UK Payroll Management
- Global payroll management
- Benefits management
- Compensation & Rewards
- Payroll Provider Management
- Payroll compliance
- Process optimisation
- Payroll audits
- Stakeholder Management
- Lifecycle administration
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Practical AI and prompting for finance professionals
- GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll
Interests
- Local History
- Walking & Travelling
- Cycling
Timeline
International Payroll Analyst
Portfolio Payroll Limited
11.2025 - 05.2026
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
GSMA
12.2024 - 08.2025
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Westpac Banking Corporation
07.2024 - 09.2024
Global Payroll Expert
Papaya Global
10.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Administrator, Compensation & Benefits
JTC Group
07.2023 - 09.2023
Finance Payroll Assistant
Thought Machine Group Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Payroll
New Skills Academy
NVQ Level 2 - Accountancy
Association of Accounting Technicians
NVQ Level 2 - English
City and Islington College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Science & Mathematics
Soto College