UK Payroll – Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Senior Associate for UK Payroll to manage employee lifecycle, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration within the People Operations practice.

You will be the primary HR contact, coordinate with HR teams, maintain records, and ensure compliance with labor laws while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of HR or payroll experience.
• Experience with UK payroll processes is required.
• Proficient English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Managing the employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and payroll administration.
• Coordinating with HR teams to address employee inquiries and resolve issues in line with established protocols.
• Utilizing HR software to maintain accurate employee records and support compliance with labor laws.
• Analyzing HR metrics to inform strategic decisions and improve service delivery.
• Facilitating employee engagement strategies and promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance HR service delivery and process improvements.
• Upholding confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Navigating complex situations to provide effective HR solutions and support.
• Mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills

4+ years of experience

UK Payroll experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a UK Payroll – Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in managing the people lifecycle and operational tasks related to employee management, including onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration. Within our People Operations practice, you will be the primary HR point of contact, resolving inquiries and supporting HR processes to efficiently support our workforce. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and enhancing your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions even when the path forward is unclear.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will engage with a team of problem solvers to address complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will utilize a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, while upholding professional and technical standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the business context and contribute to the firm's overall strategies.

Responsibilities

• Managing the employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and payroll administration
• Coordinating with HR teams to address employee inquiries and resolve issues in line with established protocols
• Utilizing HR software to maintain accurate employee records and support compliance with labor laws
• Analyzing HR metrics to inform strategic decisions and improve service delivery
• Facilitating employee engagement strategies and promoting a positive workplace culture
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance HR service delivery and process improvements
• Upholding confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Navigating complex situations to provide effective HR solutions and support
• Mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative team environment

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• UK Payroll Experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Measurement, Data Science, Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology, or a related field
• Demonstrating proficiency in HR Software and Employee Data Management
• Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and inform insights
• Excelling in coordinating staff and managing employee life cycle processes
• Embracing change and demonstrating learning agility in dynamic environments
• Developing a deeper understanding of business context and strategic objectives
• Navigating complex situations with critical thinking and problem-solving skills