Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Oakleaf; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee UK and international payroll operations. This permanent role, based in a hybrid work environment, requires significant experience in payroll management and compliance with employment laws. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and expertise in Workday payroll.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in UK & International payroll.
• Essential experience in financial services.
• Strong understanding of benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end daily payroll tasks and year-end activities.
• Review, analyse, and reconcile payroll-related data.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, tax regulations, and benefits policies.

Skills

UK Payroll

International Payroll

Workday Payroll

Attention to Detail

Financial Services Experience

Job description

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Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Permanent – London – Hybrid – up to £70,000 per annum

Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusivly partnered with a financial services firm in London, looking for an Payroll & Benefits Specialist, on a permanent basis. This role will be responsible for the UK & international BAU payrolls, and is on a hybrid basis, based in their central London office.

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

• Manage end to end daily payroll tasks and year-end activities, for UK & International payrolls.
• Perform payroll transactions such as data entry, mass uploads, and payroll processing.
• Review, analyse, and reconcile payroll related data in accordance with established timelines, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain strong relationships with external vendors.
• Keeping up with legislative changes and ensure the vendors adhere to the updates.
• Use great attention to detail to identify any payment or data errors.
• Escalate issues as appropriate to ensure quality service levels.
• Key responsibilities include maintaining company-wide communications, managing platform campaigns, and ensuring appropriate reviews and approvals are secured for the rollout of any new benefit
• This role will be responsible for staying informed on updates to employment laws, tax regulations, and benefits policies, ensuring compliance with the latest legal and market standards

Key Skills

• 4+ years’ experience in UK & International payroll
• Financial services experience is essential
• Workday payroll is essential
• Strong understanding of benefits
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy