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We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services organisation for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their highly collaborative HR function.
This is a stand-alone payroll role, reporting directly into the Global Head of HR, where you will take full ownership of payroll operations across the company’s European footprint, with a primary focus on the UK and Ireland, alongside a small headcount across wider EMEA regions.
The Role
You will be the subject-matter expert for all payroll-related activity, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery while acting as the go-to contact for payroll, benefits and pension queries.
Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end payroll processing for the UK and Ireland, with oversight of small EMEA payrolls
- Ownership of year-end payroll activities, including P60s and P11Ds
- Acting as the main point of contact for payroll, benefits and pension queries
- Reconciliation of payroll reports with finance systems
- Liaison with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders across HR and Finance
- Ensuring payroll compliance and continuous process improvement
About You
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of UK and Irish payroll (essential)
- Exposure to wider EMEA payroll is highly advantageous
- Strong experience using Workday HR (essential)
- Previous experience within financial services is desirable
- Comfortable operating autonomously in a stand-alone role
- A proactive, “go-getter” mindset with excellent communication skills
- Highly collaborative and confident working with senior stakeholders
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary of £70,000 – £80,000
- Discretionary bonus
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive and high-performing culture
If you’re a payroll expert looking for ownership, visibility and the chance to make a real impact within a forward-thinking financial services environment, this is an excellent opportunity.
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