Payroll & HR Operations Specialist – Europe

China Telecom (Europe) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational telecommunications company is looking for an HR Payroll Specialist in London. This role involves processing payroll, maintaining HR records, and assisting with annual pay reviews. The ideal candidate should hold a BA in human resources and have experience in HR operations, particularly in payroll, along with strong organizational skills. Proficiency in HR software, especially in Excel, and fluency in English, with Chinese as a preference, is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in HR operations (payroll function) preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with external payroll providers to process monthly payroll.
• Maintain payroll processing system and records.
• Complete and maintain payroll reports.
• Support the administration of annual pay review and HR statistics.
• Manage and maintain HR database including leave records.
• Ensure compliance of employee payroll records.
• Deal with employee payroll queries.
• Support HR Manager in data analysis.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize

Meticulous and accurate

Excellent attention to detail

Above average numeracy skills

Fluent English

Chinese language skill

Education

BA in human resources, business administration, accounting or similar relevant field

Tools

HR software (HRIS)

Excel

Job description

A multinational telecommunications company is looking for an HR Payroll Specialist in London. This role involves processing payroll, maintaining HR records, and assisting with annual pay reviews. The ideal candidate should hold a BA in human resources and have experience in HR operations, particularly in payroll, along with strong organizational skills. Proficiency in HR software, especially in Excel, and fluency in English, with Chinese as a preference, is essential for success in this position.