HR Associate & Payroll Specialist

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An International Private Equity firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist & HR Associate to join their HR team during a period of rapid transition. This role involves managing payroll across multiple regions and supporting HR operations, offering a chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll in UK, France, Luxembourg, or Ireland.
• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full-cycle payroll across multiple international regions.
• Support HR operations including onboarding and employee lifecycle.
• Ensure HRIS data accuracy and alignment with payroll systems.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Strong Excel skills

Reporting skills

Tools

ADP

BambooHR

iHCM

Job description

Job Opportunity: Payroll Specialist & HR Associate

An International Private Equity firm, recently acquired and undergoing integration, is seeking a Payroll Specialist & HR Associate to join their dynamic HR team during a period of rapid transition and growth.

Position Details:

• Role: HR Associate and Payroll Specialist (6-7 Month FTC with potential to go perm)
• Languages: Fluent French & English required
• Experience: Financial Services / Private Equity experience preferred

This is a standalone payroll role supporting the UK, Luxembourg, Republic of Ireland, and Paris, with broader HR operational responsibilities during the company's integration and transformation phase.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage full-cycle payroll across multiple international regions
2. Collaborate with finance teams and third-party payroll vendors
3. Support HR operations including reporting, onboarding, employee lifecycle, and compensation cycles
4. Ensure HRIS data accuracy and alignment with payroll systems
5. Assist with Dublin payroll implementation and international integration projects

Candidate Requirements:

• Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken)
• Experience managing payroll in at least two of the following regions: UK, France, Luxembourg, Ireland
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced financial services environment with high communication demands
• Strong Excel and reporting skills; HRIS knowledge (e.g., ADP, BambooHR, iHCM) is a plus
• Proactive, confident working independently, and highly detail-oriented
• Available for a quick start with some flexibility regarding notice period

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a lean but collaborative team that values autonomy, clarity, and proactive engagement.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment agency that welcomes applications from all candidates.

Job Details:

• Contract Type: Contractor
• Location: City of London (Hybrid work environment)
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Experience Level: Associate
• Industry: Financial Services

Reference: J9CNUK-9A183B95

Date Posted: 19 May 2025

Consultant: Joshua Webster