Global Payroll Specialist - Flexible Hours & Growth

Elsevier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely processing, and maintain payroll data. You will prepare submissions and reports, assist with compliance, and provide payroll support to employees and internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve routine payroll issues independently, with exposure to audits and tax-related activities.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in payroll administration, payroll operations, or related function.
• Experience processing payroll data and supporting payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and payroll systems.
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Validating, inputting, and maintaining payroll data to support accurate payroll processing.
• Preparing payroll for bank submission and entry into financial systems.
• Processing manual payments when required.
• Preparing payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Maintaining payroll documentation and records management systems.
• Supporting payroll reporting, analytics, and data collection activities.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and providing guidance on policies and procedures.
• Assisting with audits, tax-related payroll activities, and compliance requirements.
• Ensuring payroll activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and service partners.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Maintaining knowledge of payroll regulations, technology, and industry best practices through ongoing development.

Skills

Payroll management

Customer service

Data analysis

Payroll compliance

Tax preparation

Spreadsheet & database reporting

Auditing

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Action planning

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Payroll systems

Job description

Elsevier in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely processing, and maintain payroll data. You will prepare submissions and reports, assist with compliance, and provide payroll support to employees and internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve routine payroll issues independently, with exposure to audits and tax-related activities.