Senior Payroll Specialist - UK & Ireland, Workday Expert

Portfolio Payroll Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist. This stand-alone role offers ownership of payroll operations primarily for the UK and Ireland, with oversight on EMEA payrolls. Key responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing and compliance, requiring hands-on knowledge of UK and Irish payroll alongside strong experience with Workday HR. The position offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000 and a supportive, inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Free breakfast and lunch

Professional development opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on knowledge of UK and Irish payroll.
• Strong experience using Workday HR.
• Exposure to wider EMEA payroll is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for UK and Ireland.
• Ownership of year-end payroll activities, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Acting as the main contact for payroll, benefits and pension queries.
• Ensuring payroll compliance and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Hands-on knowledge of UK and Irish payroll

Experience with Workday HR

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable working autonomously

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A leading financial services organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist. This stand-alone role offers ownership of payroll operations primarily for the UK and Ireland, with oversight on EMEA payrolls. Key responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing and compliance, requiring hands-on knowledge of UK and Irish payroll alongside strong experience with Workday HR. The position offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000 and a supportive, inclusive work culture.