Shayan Usmani
@shayanusmani
I lead compliant UK payroll operations, automation, and strategic client partnerships.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I lead UK payroll, benefits, and operational delivery across corporate and professional-services environments, with over 18 years of progressive experience.
At Asta, I direct end-to-end UK payroll, statutory compliance, executive reward, salary sacrifice, pension auto-enrolment, and equity compensation arrangements. I align payroll, HR, and finance while strengthening data validation, reconciliations, reporting, and workflow automation.
At AGK Partners, I lead client-facing payroll for corporate and multi-entity portfolios and serve as the strategic liaison for UK Alliance partners. I design tailored payroll solutions, turn workforce and cost data into senior-level insights, and support business development, proposals, and onboarding.
Previously, I managed high-volume payroll at Prospero Group, resolved complex HMRC, tax, and pension matters, and partnered on technology integrations and automated reconciliations. I build capable teams and bring deep knowledge of PAYE, RTI, pensions, expatriate tax, and UK payroll compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Payroll and Benefits Manager
Asta
Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)
Direct and lead end-to-end UK payroll operations, statutory compliance, and technology initiatives, ensuring adherence to KPIs and SLAs. Serve as strategic lead for executive leadership and oversee data validation, reconciliations, and reporting.
Operations Manager – Payroll Management & Strategy
AGK Partners Ltd
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Lead client-facing UK payroll operations for a diverse portfolio of corporate and multi-entity clients. Act as strategic client liaison and relationship manager for key UK Alliance partners, ensuring service integration and partnership growth.
Payroll Manager / Operations Specialist
Prospero Group Ltd
Jun 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 9 months)
Managed high-volume, multi-frequency UK payroll operations across diverse workforces, maintaining SLA performance and data accuracy. Acted as lead subject matter authority for complex legislative, tax code, and pension compliance matters.
Senior Payroll Specialist & Consultant
Concept Business Advisors / Office Brand Ltd
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)
Managed full-cycle payroll operations, client accounting reconciliations, and regulatory compliance for a portfolio of SME clients.
Banking Operations & Financial Reconciliations
Directed large-scale financial reconciliations, transaction reporting, and regulatory audit compliance workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bangor University Business School
Master of Business Administration, Banking and Finance
Pursued an MBA in Banking and Finance at Bangor University Business School.
Citibank
Mutual Funds Certification, Mutual Funds
Earned a Mutual Funds Certification from Citibank.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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