Who are we?
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We also create incredible assessment clinical and professional tests to help people to growth in their personal and professional lives. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large, and small.
What you’ll do
The Operations Associate provides critical financial and operational coordination to Pearson’s Global Payroll team. This role ensures accurate budget tracking, vendor payment processing, and financial variance resolution, while also supporting teamwide operations such as team meetings and executive presentation preparation.
Success in this position requires the ability to communicate in a mature and professional manner, adapt to different audiences, and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse countries, cultures, and professional backgrounds.
This is an excellent early-career opportunity for someone eager to gain broad exposure to business operations, finance, and team coordination within a global enterprise.
Who you will work with
This role reports directly to the Vice President of Global Payroll. You will work closely with the Regional Payroll Leaders, HR leaders, members of Finance, and external vendors.
Responsibilities
Budget Monitoring & Analysis
Vendor Purchase Orders & Invoice Management
Vendor & Stakeholder Support
Financial Research & Problem-Solving
Team & Presentation Support
Required skills/experience
Preferred experience
