UK Payroll & Benefits Specialist

TALENThire LLC.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate benefits

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider is seeking a UK Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee payroll and benefits administration for the UK and Netherlands. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while delivering superior employee support. Responsibilities include managing payroll processes, administering benefits, and liaising with third-party providers. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of UK payroll experience and be knowledgeable about local employment laws.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in UK payroll, preferable with exposure to NL payroll.
• Strong understanding of UK statutory requirements including HMRC and pensions.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of UK and EU benefits programs and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll for employees in the UK and NL.
• Act as the primary point of contact with third-party payroll providers.
• Administer benefits programs and support benefits-related inquiries.
• Ensure expatriate taxes, statutory leave, and local market nuances are properly handled.
• Audit payroll inputs regularly to minimize errors and improve processes.
• Administer benefits programs across UK and NL, including pensions and private medical.
• Support benefits inquiries and provide guidance to employees and managers.
• Stay current with HMRC changes and Dutch labor law related to payroll and benefits.

Skills

Hands-on UK payroll experience

Knowledge of UK statutory requirements

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive in ambiguity

Communication

Problem Solving

Ambiguity Handling

Tools

ADP

Deel

Job description

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We're looking for a skilled and detail-driven UK Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own end-to-end payroll and benefits administration for the UK and Netherlands. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, international environment and takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and delivering a great employee experience.

If you enjoy a good challenge, don't shy away from complexity, and know payroll inside-out, you'll feel right at home.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll (UK & Netherlands)

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll for employees in the UK and NL, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full legal compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact with third-party payroll providers, ensuring data integrity and resolving discrepancies quickly.
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, RTI submissions (UK), pension contributions, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure proper handling of expatriate taxes, statutory leave, sick pay, and any local market nuances.
• Audit payroll inputs regularly to minimize errors and maintain compliant, high-quality processes.

Benefits Administration

• Administer benefits programs across both countries, including pensions, private medical, life insurance, commuter schemes, and country-specific offerings.
• Partner with vendors to manage enrollments, changes, renewals, and employee communication.
• Support benefits-related inquiries and provide clear guidance to employees and managers.
• Participate in annual benefits reviews and support improvements based on employee needs and market trends.

Compliance & Governance

• Stay current with changes in HMRC, UK employment legislation, and Dutch labor law as they relate to payroll and benefits.
• Ensure payroll and benefits procedures meet internal audit standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Finance and HR to ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.

Employee Support & Operations

• Provide friendly, timely support to employees on payroll, pay slips, deductions, and benefits questions.
• Work closely with HR, Talent, and Finance to ensure smooth employee lifecycle changes (hires, transfers, terminations).
• Contribute to process automation, improvements, and documentation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on UK payroll experience; NL payroll exposure strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of UK statutory requirements including HMRC, RTI, pensions, statutory pay, and local employment law.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors; ADP, Deel, or similar platforms a plus.
• Solid understanding of UK and/or EU benefits programs and vendor management.
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical payroll topics into plain English (and keep your cool when others can't).
• Ability to thrive in a scaling, sometimes ambiguous environment.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with corporate benefits.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom