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

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Central London is hiring a Payroll Specialist for a 12-month contract. The role includes managing payroll processes across multiple countries, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting employee benefits administration. Ideal candidates will have payroll experience and strong communication skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration and international exposure.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
• Strong understanding of benefits and global mobility.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for UK, USA, DNK, LUX, GRC, and SGP.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and payroll disbursements.
• Primary contact for payroll and benefits queries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Job DescriptionPayroll 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.