Payroll Coordinator

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious professional services firm seeks an experienced Payroll Coordinator to enhance its UK payroll operations. This permanent, full-time position involves end-to-end payroll tasks, statutory reporting, and benefit processing within a collaborative HR team, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ UK payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with payroll systems like ADP iHCM.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, and deductions.
• Calculate statutory pay elements like holiday and sick pay.
• Manage benefit-related deductions and HMRC submissions.

Skills

PAYE/NIC understanding

Statutory payroll legislation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

ADP iHCM

Workday

Job description

• Role: Payroll Coordinator
• Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus
• Location: Central London
• Hybrid working: 4 days per week in the office
• Contract: Permanent (Full-Time)

I’m currently working with a prestigious international professional services firm that is looking to hire an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join their London-based HR team. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering long-term development within a high-performing environment.

The Role:
Reporting into the Payroll Specialist, this position will play a key role in supporting the delivery of an accurate and efficient payroll service across the UK and assist with some international components. You’ll be involved in the end-to-end payroll cycle, including statutory reporting, benefit processing, and system integrations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, and deductions

• Calculating statutory pay elements (holiday, sick, maternity, etc.)

• Managing benefit-related deductions and HMRC submissions

• Auto-enrolment duties, including pension contributions and compliance

• Supporting payroll system integration (Workday to ADP)

• Assisting with payroll journals, reconciliations, and year-end returns

• Resolving payroll queries and liaising with internal departments and external providers

• Supporting US expat payroll processing (GBP/USD)

Candidate Profile:

• 3-5 years’ UK payroll experience in a fast-paced, professional environment

• Strong understanding of PAYE/NIC and statutory payroll legislation

• Proficient in ADP iHCM or similar payroll systems

• Confident using Excel (VLOOKUPs, formulas, pivot tables)

• Previous exposure to Workday or international payroll is a bonus

• Accurate, organised, and able to work with minimal supervision

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally respected firm with a strong track record of promoting from within. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team with exposure to international payroll operations and upcoming system developments.