Title: Payroll Specialist

Salary: £50-60,000 plus 25% bonus

Location: London

Contract: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

Hybrid: 3 days a week in the office

A well-established organisation in the investment sector is seeking an accomplished Payroll Specialist to take ownership of a multinational outsourced payroll function. This is a key position that will suit someone who brings sound judgement, proven payroll expertise and the confidence to work closely with senior leadership.

With responsibility for a workforce of around 200 employees across numerous locations, you will ensure payroll is delivered accurately, on time and in full compliance with all regulatory requirements. The role also offers scope to grow into wider reward and benefits responsibilities once established.

The Role

You will take day to day responsibility for managing the outsourced payroll provider, coordinating UK and international payroll cycles and maintaining strong governance across all processes. This includes reviewing payroll reports, addressing queries, ensuring robust controls are in place and supporting both internal and external audits. Close collaboration with HR, Finance and local stakeholders will form an essential part of the position. Strong vendor management is central to this role and you will be expected to uphold high service standards and drive improvements where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations across the UK and multiple international jurisdictions.

• Act as the main point of contact for the outsourced payroll vendor and manage performance reviews.

• Ensure all payroll activity meets compliance, governance and control requirements.

• Review payroll data, reports and reconciliations to ensure complete accuracy.

• Support audit activity and maintain thorough payroll records.

• Partner with HR and Finance on employee data integrity, benefits and payroll queries.

• Keep abreast of legislative changes impacting payroll across relevant regions.

• Drive continuous improvement of payroll processes and vendor service delivery.

About You

• Experienced payroll professional with UK payroll expertise and ideally exposure to international payroll.

• Strong understanding of outsourced payroll operations and vendor management.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Confident working with data, strong numeracy and solid Excel capability.

• Knowledge of payroll governance, controls and compliance best practice.

• Professional payroll qualifications such as CIPP are advantageous.

• Stable career history and a practical, dependable approach.

• Experience within financial services is welcome but not essential.

• Open to full time or part time applicants.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.

• Hybrid working with a London office base.

• Supportive, collaborative working culture.

• Exposure to complex multinational payroll.

• Genuine development opportunities including progression into reward and benefits.

If you are a detail focused payroll specialist who takes pride in getting things right and managing a smooth, compliant payroll operation, this is a strong opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply today and bring your expertise to a forward-looking organisation committed to excellence.

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