Payroll Specialist
Permanent
Onsite
Central London
c. £70,000 + bonus
Our client is an international organisation expanding across Europe and North America and strengthening its global People operations. They are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the London team, overseeing UK and international payroll processes. The role ensures accurate, compliant payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions and provides structured support for cross-border assignments and business travel. Working closely with external providers, the position enhances governance, optimises payroll operations and maintains consistent compliance standards.
About the role
- Coordinate, review and sign off UK and selected international payrolls in partnership with external providers.
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll data processing, including statutory calculations, reporting and compliance checks.
- Oversee adherence to tax, legal and internal financial control requirements.
- Support payroll-related reconciliations and management reporting.
- Manage benefit schemes, renewals, enrolment processes and ongoing administration.
- Contribute to payroll process optimisation, including potential transitions between providers.
- Act as a central contact for international mobility matters including secondments, business travel, tax, social security, pensions and visa considerations.
- Ensure compliant payroll and tax treatment for internationally mobile employees.
- Support the development of policies, processes and risk management frameworks relating to cross-border employment.
About you
- Extensive experience in UK payroll and benefits, ideally within a multi-jurisdictional environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK personal tax, including NI, statutory calculations, tax codes and benefits in kind.
- Solid understanding of international tax, social security and pension implications for mobile employees.
- Practical experience in global mobility processes and managing external payroll providers.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with high volumes of financial data.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- A structured, detail-focused and risk-aware approach, with a high sense of ownership and accountability.