Payroll Specialist

About the role

Our client, a well‑known financial services institution, is expanding its UK payroll team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across the United Kingdom and several EMEA jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Process the UK payroll each month, guaranteeing correct statutory deductions and timely HMRC submissions.
• Support the coordination of payroll runs for multiple EMEA countries.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve any variances.
• Generate payroll‑related reports and analyses for business stakeholders.
• Administer employee benefits, including renewals, enrolments, claims handling and related queries.
• Drive compliance initiatives within the payroll department.
• Liaise with internal and external tax teams on payroll taxation matters.

Required profile

• Proven expertise in UK payroll legislation and processes.
• Experience or willingness to work on payrolls for EMEA jurisdictions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to produce clear reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of UK payroll systems and statutory requirements.
• Familiarity with EMEA payroll coordination.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (office and remote).
• Competitive salary of £75,000 per year.
• Attractive benefits package.