Reward & Payroll Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Reward & Payroll Manager to oversee compensation and payroll processes across global offices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in reward management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in payroll systems. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic projects and collaborate with HR and Finance teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in reward/compensation, including 3+ years in in-house payroll.
• Financial services experience (ideally LLP/private equity).
• Advanced Excel and payroll/HRIS system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead annual salary and bonus review cycles.
• Provide regulatory remuneration reporting and market benchmarking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

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We are looking for a highly experienced Reward & Payroll Manager to join our clients Finance team and take ownership of compensation and payroll processes across their global offices (UK, US, Europe). In this key role, you’ll collaborate closely with HR to manage payroll operations, lead the annual compensation cycle, support workforce planning, and contribute to strategic projects such as EU pay transparency readiness and FP&A tool development.

What you’ll do:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead annual salary and bonus review cycles
• Deliver workforce planning and board reporting
• Provide regulatory remuneration reporting and market benchmarking
• Partner with Finance and HR on strategic compensation initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in reward/compensation, including 3+ years in in-house payroll
• Financial services experience (ideally LLP/private equity)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel and payroll/HRIS system proficiency (e.g. Cascade, Moorepay, Anaplan)
• CIPP qualification is a strong advantage

If you're a trusted, proactive payroll and reward expert with experience in a fast-paced, international environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a collaborative and high-performing team.