Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage UK and international payrolls on a permanent hybrid basis. The role encompasses daily payroll management, compliance with employment laws, and maintaining relationships with key vendors. Candidates should possess over 4 years of payroll experience, particularly in financial services, and have strong proficiency in Workday payroll.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in UK & International payroll.
• Essential financial services experience.
• Strong understanding of employee 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 and tax regulations.

Skills

UK & International payroll experience

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Workday payroll

Job description

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
• Strong verbal and written communication

If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.