Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

JGA Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high growth business is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage UK payroll operations. This role will oversee the entire payroll process, ensure accuracy and compliance, and drive improvements in payroll systems. Ideal for those looking for an autonomous role with a passion for payroll accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience running end-to-end UK payroll in-house.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll and pension legislation.
• Experience with payroll & HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full UK payroll cycle across multiple entities.
• Lead monthly processing, reconciliation, submissions, and year-end reporting.
• Ensure HMRC and pension compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Excel

Payroll legislation understanding

HRIS systems

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS systems

Job description

Title: Senior Payroll Specialist
Location: Central London (open to other regional locations)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits
Working Structure: Hybrid (2-3 days from home)

JGA is partnering with a leading high growth business looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Payroll Specialist to take full responsibility for UK payroll operations in a growing, multi-entity business.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment, enjoys improving processes, takes ownership and is passionate about ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance at scale.

What You ll Do:

• Own and manage the full UK payroll cycle across multiple entities and pay frequencies
• Lead monthly processing, reconciliation, submissions, and year-end reporting
• Deliver internal reporting and insights to support Finance and Audit functions
• Support benefits schemes and liaise with third-party providers
• Ensure HMRC and pension compliance (auto-enrolment, P60s, P11Ds, etc.)
• Contribute to cross-functional operations projects and support scalable processes
• Drive continuous improvement around payroll systems, controls, and employee experience

What You ll Need:

• Proven experience running end-to-end UK payroll (in-house)
• Strong understanding of UK payroll and pension legislation
• Confidence working in a standalone capacity and liaising across People and Finance
• Experience with payroll & HRIS systems
• High attention to detail and strong Excel/reporting skills
• Exposure to benefits administration or interest in leading flexible benefits projects

Interested? Contact Tom:
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