Payroll Specialist

Are you a payroll professional looking to step into a high-profile, prestigious environment?

Do you have the confidence to handle complex UK payrolls while contributing to wider benefits and project work?

A leading professional services firm is seeking a confidential Payroll Specialist to join their elite team. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, collaborative, and highly regarded organisation that champions excellence, innovation, and discretion.

As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of UK payroll operations, working closely with internal stakeholders, third-party providers, and the wider HR and Reward functions.

This is more than just a payroll processing role – you will be involved in strategic payroll initiatives, benefits administration, and project work, including process improvements, automation, system transitions, and compliance-related initiatives.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex monthly UK payrolls for a high-profile population, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Liaise with external payroll providers and internal departments to ensure timely and correct payroll delivery
• Administer UK benefits including pensions, private healthcare, and other reward schemes
• Support with P11Ds, PSA submissions, and HMRC compliance
• Drive payroll-related project work, including system/process upgrades, audits, and policy enhancements
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Tax teams on reporting and reconciliations
• Remain up to date with UK payroll legislation and best practices, ensuring the firm’s compliance and readiness for change

💼 About You:

• Proven experience in UK payroll within a professional services or corporate environment
• Experience managing complex payroll structures, high volumes, or multi-entity arrangements
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions, and statutory reporting (P11Ds, PAYE, etc.)
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with major payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar)
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Discreet, professional, and highly organised with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and delivery
• Previous exposure to payroll or reward projects is highly desirable

🌟 What’s On Offer:

• A prestigious working environment with access to a wide variety of interesting and challenging work
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career progression with a supportive and dynamic leadership team
• The opportunity to play a key role in transformational payroll projects and shape the future of payroll operations within a respected firm

This is a confidential search, and discretion is assured throughout the recruitment process.

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