Payroll Specialist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
City of London, London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£85,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

UK Payroll Benefits Administration ADP Workday UK Statutory Legislation Leave Administration Compliance Project Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Payroll Specialist

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are delighted to be partnered with a financial services firm, who are looking for a Payroll Specialist, on a 12 month contract. This role will be responsible for payroll and requires a professional with strong knowledge of UK statutory benefits, and leave administration who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and have full responsibility for the UK payroll
  • Manage UK benefits administration, including payroll deductions, enrolments, vendor coordination, and alignment with statutory requirements.
  • Lead benefits related projects such as annual renewals, harmonisation initiatives, and employee communications to enhance engagement and compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative processes and tax obligations.
  • Ensure exceptional service delivery in payroll processing
  • Monitor changes in UK tax, payroll, and statutory legislation, proactively assessing impact and implementing necessary updates.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of payroll, benefits, and leave processes to ensure alignment with current UK legislation, best practice, and internal policy

Key Skills

  • Strong UK payroll experience is essential
  • Proven experience of 5+ years in benefits
  • Good knowledge of ADP and Workday
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels

Job Details

  • Contract
  • City of London, London
  • Posted 7 days ago
  • £70000 - £85000 per annum
  • Expires: 29/05/2026
  • Ref: PR/015808_1777629370
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