Payroll Specialist – US Growth & Hybrid Training

Portfolio Payroll Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training program

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Free gym

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage core domestic payrolls while supporting expanding US payroll operations. Training and mentorship will be provided for those with strong payroll knowledge and a hunger to learn, even without prior US payroll experience.

You will handle end-to-end payroll processing, support US payroll administration, resolve queries, ensure compliance, and keep systems updated for hires, leavers, and salary changes in a collaborative, creative

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Payroll Assistant, Officer, or Administrator.
• Willingness to learn global payroll, especially US frameworks.
• Proficient with payroll/HR software and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot).
• Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• High accuracy and strong data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for monthly and bi-weekly cycles.
• Support US payroll administration and track state tax changes.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll, tax, and deduction queries.
• Maintain payroll records, prepare GL journals, ensure statutory compliance.
• Keep HR/payroll systems synced with new hires, leavers, and salary adjustments.

Skills

Payroll experience

Eager to learn

Tech-savvy

Culture fit

Detail-oriented

Job description

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage core domestic payrolls while supporting expanding US payroll operations. Training and mentorship will be provided for those with strong payroll knowledge and a hunger to learn, even without prior US payroll experience.

You will handle end-to-end payroll processing, support US payroll administration, resolve queries, ensure compliance, and keep systems updated for hires, leavers, and salary changes in a collaborative, creative