Payroll and Benefits Specialist – London

About the role

SKIMS is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own the end‑to‑end payroll function for its UK operations and support future EMEA expansion. The role sits within the People & Culture team and combines day‑to‑day payroll processing with strategic development of a scalable, compliant payroll function.

Key responsibilities

• Process UK payroll each cycle using UKG OneView, manage HMRC RTI filings, P45, P60 and P11D reporting, and ensure compliance with UK legislation and auto‑enrolment.
• Administer employee benefits, including pension enrolment, salary exchange and portal management, and produce benefits reporting for external providers.
• Maintain the UKG WFM Time & Attendance system, resolve data discrepancies and ensure accurate feeds into payroll.
• Support system configuration, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of UKG OneView and WFM, partnering with HR, Finance and external providers.
• Assist with payroll set‑up for new EMEA countries, with particular knowledge of Italy and/or France considered an advantage.

Required profile

• 8–10 years of hands‑on payroll experience, preferably having run payroll independently or within a small team.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, RTI, statutory payments and auto‑enrolment.
• Proven ability to manage employee tax reporting (P11D, P45, P60) and benefits administration.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and handling multiple deadlines.

Required skills

• UKG OneView payroll system
• UKG WFM (Time & Attendance) system
• Payroll system implementation and migration
• Pension scheme management and salary‑exchange administration

What we offer

• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Critical Illness cover
• Pension scheme
• Modern Health mental‑wellness support
• ClassPass membership