Payroll & HR Specialist

Allen Associates; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking an HR Specialist - Payroll based in Oxfordshire. This role involves managing the payroll for 450 employees, ensuring compliance, and supporting employee benefits. The ideal candidate should have proven UK payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary range from £30,000 to £37,000, with a hybrid working model and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite subsidised restaurant

Secure parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience with UK payroll in a medium to large organisation.
• Familiarity with payroll software, ideally ADP, is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, especially XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK monthly payroll for approximately 450 employees.
• Support benefits administration and HR policy guidance.
• Collaborate with global HR teams to improve payroll accuracy.

Skills

UK payroll experience

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Solutions-focused approach

Tools

ADP

Job description

HR Specialist - Payroll

Are you looking to elevate your HR and payroll career within a global leader? As an HR Specialist - Payroll, you will manage the UK payroll for around 450 colleagues, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to benefits and HR initiatives. This is your chance to grow in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values your expertise.

Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Managing the UK monthly payroll process for approximately 450 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments to support employee satisfaction and compliance objectives.
• Supporting benefits administration and HR policy guidance to enhance the employee experience.
• Collaborating with global HR teams to support both UK and international initiatives, driving continuous improvement in HR processes and payroll accuracy.
• Ensuring compliance with UK payroll regulations and staying updated with legislative changes affecting payroll operations.
• Utilising advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Macros, to streamline processes and enhance reporting.
• Providing excellent communication to address employee queries effectively, fostering trust and clarity.

Rewards

• Competitive salary from £30,000 to £37,000, with potential to earn up to £45,000 for extensive HR & payroll experience
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days in the office, offering flexibility to balance work and personal life
• Core working hours from 10am to 4pm, supporting work‑life balance
• Onsite subsidised restaurant and secure parking for convenience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement schemes
• Access to community outreach activities, social clubs, and initiatives supporting wellbeing, diversity, and environmental sustainability
• Opportunities for career development within a business committed to innovation and sustainability

The Company

You will join a global organisation with approximately 3000 employees worldwide and 450 in the UK. An innovative organisation with a supportive and friendly working environment, you will work as part of a small, generalist HR team based at the UK HQ.

Experience Essentials

• Proven experience working with UK payroll, ideally within a medium to large organisation
• Familiarity with payroll software such as ADP, with global payroll experience considered a plus
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions like XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Macros
• Knowledge of UK payroll regulations and compliance standards
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and professional stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated proactive, solutions-focused approach with a collaborative mindset

Location

Based in South Oxfordshire, the role offers a hybrid working pattern. The office features ample parking facilities, is well-connected via public transport, and supports a car‑pooling community, making commuting straightforward and flexible.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications.