Payroll Specialist - Temp tp Perm

We are partnering with a leading international financial services organisation to recruit a Payroll Specialist on a temp to perm basis to join their HR Operations team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high performing environment with exposure to complex payroll processes and international stakeholders.

London based - Hybrid working 3 days in office

Reporting to the Head of Payroll, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate and compliant payroll service for a large employee population. You'll be responsible for end to end payroll processing, statutory reporting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities • Manage the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions

• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation including HMRC, National Insurance, pensions (auto-enrolment), SSP and SMP


• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality


• Handle statutory reporting (including RTI submissions, year end processes, P11D and related reporting)


• Respond to and resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner


• Support payroll reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between systems, payments, and bank records


• Liaise with third parties such as HMRC, pension providers, and auditors


• Support payroll audits and regulatory reporting requirements


• Assist with system improvements and automation projects


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across HR and Finance

About You • Minimum 3+ years payroll experience, within financial services or a complex organisation

• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements


• Experience managing high-volume payrolls


• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g. ADP, SAP, SAGE, or similar) and strong Excel skills


• Understanding of pensions and auto-enrolment


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive data


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


• Proactive problem-solver with strong organisational skills


• CIPP qualification


• Exposure to global mobility or international payroll considerations

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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