Senior Payroll Administrator

livenation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets to shows and festivals

Unlimited annual leave

Onsite gym

Complimentary coffee bar and subsidise

Staff events

Job summary

Live Nation, based in London, is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end UK payroll processes and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations. You will work within the Finance department, reporting to the Payroll Manager, in a full-time permanent role at our London office.

The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, familiarity with HMRC legislation, and proficiency in Excel and payroll software such as Zellis.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll knowledge and an in-depth understanding of HMRC legislation.
• Payroll Technician Certificate qualification (or equivalent).
• Advanced user of Excel.
• Confident user of Word and Outlook.
• Experience with payroll software such as Zellis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time in line with deadlines.
• Process UK payroll runs end-to-end in line with legislation, policies and timelines.
• Collate change data, complete input sheets and perform peer checks.
• Ensure payroll deductions are calculated and recorded accurately in compliance with law.
• Create and distribute payroll reports to the business and third parties as needed.
• Be the first point of contact for employee pay and benefit queries and resolve them promptly.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

HMRC legislation

Communication

Education

Payroll Technician Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Zellis

Job description

Job Summary:

Company: Live Nation

Department: Finance

Location: Farringdon, London

Reports to: Payroll Manager

Working Hours: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to manage and oversee payroll processes for our organisation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll administration, strong knowledge of payroll legislation, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with relevant laws, and supporting payroll-related inquiries.

What we can offer you

Live Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent.

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Proven payroll knowledge and an in-depth understanding of relevant HMRC legislation
• Payroll Technician Certificate qualification (or equivalent)
• Advanced user of Excel application
• Confident user of Word and Outlook
• Experience in and knowledge of Payroll software e.g. Zellis
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to work independently or as a member of a team

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• Invested in promoting a customer care/service-based approach and operate with discretion
• The ability to be pro-active, flexible, and adaptable while problem solving when required
• Open minded with a positive attitude
• Ability to prioritise, manage time and work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong team player in an environment of professionals

What the role includes

• Responsibility for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time in line with agreed deadlines.
• To process UK payroll runs from beginning to end in accordance with current legislation, policies and processes, and timelines, while ensuring that an appropriately authorised person approves all payroll transactions
• Collate change data, completing input sheets, and making sure peer checks are carried out
• Ensure that all payroll-related information, including increases and deductions are calculated, recorded and processed accurately and promptly in accordance with the relevant legislation/guidelines
• Ensure that payroll reports are created and distributed to the business and third parties as necessary
• Ensure all key controls are adhered to as specified in the Payroll Process Guide, and ensure all supporting payroll documentation is correctly filed at close of each payroll run
• Report errors to the Payroll Manager and correct promptly
• Be first point of contact for all employee pay and benefit queries and investigate, resolve or elevate the matters as required in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and make sure sensitive files are protected appropriately
• Make ad-hoc payroll payments as required,
• Respond professionally to queries from HR Business Partners and staff at all levels, communicating clearly and effectively, and providing high-quality advice on payroll-related matters
• Inform others of the payroll cut-off dates and ensure payroll deadlines are met
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Payroll legislation and internal policies
• Prepare and submit PAYE, NI, and other statutory deductions, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations
• Support the Payroll Manager with regular audit checks and collating data for any internal or external check

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12, 000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 7th October 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.

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Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.