Payroll Specialist – International

Tokio Marine HCC International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokio Marine HCC International is seeking a Payroll Specialist - International to lead accurate, compliant payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions during a transformative period. You will collaborate with HR, Finance and external providers to ensure timely processing, governance and data integrity across regions.

The role emphasizes automation and AI-enabled payroll improvements, with focus on regulatory compliance, data insights and an enhanced employee experience for a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple European jurisdictions, including knowledge of local collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements, tax regulations and social security systems in relevant countries.
• Excellent communication skills, with a professional and reliable approach to work delivery.
• Proven ability to manage and work effectively with external payroll providers, ensuring service quality and compliance.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Sound problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess options and make well-judged decisions.
• Proactive approach, with the ability to identify and suggest process improvements.
• Strong teamworking skills, with the ability to work independently when required.
• Good Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• The role will manage an assigned portfolio of countries, with flexibility to support other countries as required.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation in relevant jurisdictions and apply changes to maintain compliance.
• Work with external payroll providers and internal teams, including HR, Finance and Legal, to support smooth payroll delivery and resolve issues.
• Support the onboarding of new countries or entities into the payroll framework, including system setup, testing and process documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements that streamline payroll processes, reduce manual work and support digital transformation.
• Maintain accurate, complete and secure payroll data to support internal controls and audit requirements.
• Produce regular and ad hoc payroll reports and insights to support compliance, financial planning and decision-making.
• Contribute to payroll projects, including system upgrades, policy harmonisation and future ways of working.
• Act as a key contact for payroll queries, providing timely, professional and empathetic support to employees across the region.

Job description

Job Title:

Payroll Specialist - International

Reporting to:

Payroll Manager - International

Direct Reports:

N/A

Position Type:

FTC 12 months

Overview:

Why Tokio Marine HCC? Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for supporting accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across our international offices during a period of transformation. It helps ensure smooth payroll operations for a diverse workforce, in line with local legislation, company policies and global standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, future readiness and AI transformation, the specialist will help develop and adopt payroll processes, systems and governance that support greater automation, better data insight and an improved employee experience. Working with internal stakeholders, external providers and cross-functional teams, the specialist will contribute to a resilient, scalable payroll function that supports business growth, regulatory change, evolving workforce needs and the adoption of AI-enabled ways of working across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role will manage an assigned portfolio of countries, with flexibility to support other countries as required.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation in relevant jurisdictions and apply changes to maintain compliance.
• Work with external payroll providers and internal teams, including HR, Finance and Legal, to support smooth payroll delivery and resolve issues.
• Support the onboarding of new countries or entities into the payroll framework, including system setup, testing and process documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements that streamline payroll processes, reduce manual work and support digital transformation.
• Maintain accurate, complete and secure payroll data to support internal controls and audit requirements.
• Produce regular and ad hoc payroll reports and insights to support compliance, financial planning and decision-making.
• Contribute to payroll projects, including system upgrades, policy harmonisation and future ways of working.
• Act as a key contact for payroll queries, providing timely, professional and empathetic support to employees across the region.

Skills and Experience Specification:

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple European jurisdictions, including knowledge of local collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements, tax regulations and social security systems in relevant countries.
• Excellent communication skills, with a professional and reliable approach to work delivery.
• Proven ability to manage and work effectively with external payroll providers, ensuring service quality and compliance.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Sound problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess options and make well-judged decisions.
• Proactive approach, with the ability to identify and suggest process improvements.
• Strong teamworking skills, with the ability to work independently when required.
• Good Excel and reporting skills.

Desirable:

• Experience of using Workday HCM
• Experience of working in the Insurance or Financial Services sector
• Experience supporting or leading payroll-related projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, or country transitions.
• Vendor Management
• Ability to speak a second European language.

Additional Information:

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals.

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.

Your success is our priority. In a world that is rapidly changing, TMHCC enables you to take on opportunities with confidence. At Tokio Marine HCC, we pride ourselves on hiring the smartest, most conscientious people, who want to make a difference no matter their background. And then we give them the support and trust they need. We’re always looking for curious, creative transformative thinkers who want to change the status quo and have a passion for doing the right thing. If this is you, then we want you on our team.