Payroll Specialist – HR – Central London, Hybrid - £65,000

Ashdown Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services business is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Central London to manage payroll for employees in the US and Europe. This 12-month contract role involves ensuring compliance, administering employee benefits, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will be proactive with strong communication skills and a solid payroll background.

Qualifications

• Solid background in payroll administration.
• Understanding of benefits, particularly related to HR.
• Interest in global mobility.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for UK, US, and European employees.
• Ensure compliance with tax and social security regulations.
• Administer employee benefit programs and maintain necessary records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Payroll Specialist – HR – Central London, Hybrid - £65,000

A global and well-established financial services business based in the City of London are looking for a commercial HR professional to join them as their Payroll Specialist on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This role would suit an experienced Payroll professional with some international exposure – this role will sit within HR and will include covering payroll for employees in the US and Europe.

As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and local regulations. Additionally, you will support the administration of employee benefits and contribute to global mobility operations, assisting with the coordination of international assignments and relocations.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in payroll administration, a strong understanding of benefits, and a keen interest in developing expertise in global mobility. You will play a key role in driving process improvements, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that employees receive timely and accurate pay and benefits.

We are looking for someone with a proactive mindset and a willingness to learn and grow with the role, adapting to the evolving needs of the business. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities:

End to end management of UK, USA, DNK, LUX, GRC, SGP payroll. Will include preparation, processing and monthly validation using outsourced providers

Process and report taxable benefits in compliance with tax and social security regulations

Coordination of payroll disbursements

Ensure compliance with tax year end obligations

Primary contact for employee payroll queries and outsourced providers

Deliver long term payroll approach; with a focus on standardisation and streamlining driving processes to drive improvements

Benefits

Administration of all employee benefit programs (including those relating to HR policies) such as enrolment, changes and terminations

Primary contact for employee and vendor benefit queries

Ongoing maintenance of employee data and benefit content on various platforms and matrix

Manage employee communications for any announcements or changes to benefits.

The salary on offer for this role is up to £65,000 plus bonus and benefits.