Payroll Assistant (US Payroll Experience Required)
Location: [London / Hybrid]
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant with strong US payroll knowledge to join the team on an immediate-start, 6 month contract.
This role will support the accurate and timely processing of US payroll while assisting with payroll administration, compliance, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable working within a fast-paced finance or HR function.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with end-to-end processing of US payroll (multi-state where applicable)
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in line with federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll systems
- Support payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting
- Assist with preparation of payroll journals for finance
- Liaise with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll queries
- Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
- Support compliance activities including W-2s, 1099s, and tax documentation (as applicable)
- Assist with audit requests and documentation
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience supporting or processing US payroll
- Strong understanding of US payroll legislation (federal and state level)
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
Desirable
- Experience with multi-state payroll
- Exposure to international payroll environments
- Previous experience working in a global or matrix organisation