Payroll Specialist

Signet Recruitment and Retention; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced UK Payroll Lead to take charge of payroll data accuracy and submission. This pivotal role will focus on ensuring that all employee information is processed correctly and on time, working closely with HR. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in payroll, excellent attention to detail, and a solid understanding of payroll legislation. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, with further details available upon application.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK payroll, either end-to-end or data submission focused.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident working with HR teams and sensitive employee data.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accurate preparation and submission of UK payroll data.
• Ensure payroll inputs are complete, timely, and compliant with legislation.
• Work closely with HR to validate starters, leavers, changes, and absences.
• Act as the main point of accountability for payroll accuracy.
• Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll legislation knowledge

Data accuracy

Confident with HR teams

Job description

We are supporting in the search of an experienced UK Payroll Lead to take ownership of payroll data accuracy and submission. This role will sit at the centre of payroll operations, working closely with HR to ensure all employee information is processed correctly, compliantly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accurate preparation and submission of UK payroll data
• Ensure payroll inputs are complete, timely, and compliant with legislation
• Work closely with HR to validate starters, leavers, changes, and absences
• Act as the main point of accountability for payroll accuracy
• Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting as required
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in UK payroll (end-to-end or data submission focused)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident working with HR teams and sensitive employee data
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and compliance

What’s on Offer

• An opportunity to work within a collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits (further details will be shared if considered)

For further, more detailed information please apply or get in touch. The ideal candidate will be immediately available (or soon to be) and will be within a commutable distance to central London.