Senior Payroll Specialist

Department: People

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Kiran Dhami

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for all UK employees.
• Calculate and process various types of employee payments, such as regular pay, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files and payroll records.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable UK tax laws, including Income Tax, National Insurance Contributions, and Statutory Payments (e.g., Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay).
• Prepare and file all required payroll tax reports, including Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, such as pay discrepancies, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Assist with year-end processing, including P60 and P11D preparation and distribution.

• Collaborate with international payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees in other countries.
• Assist with the gathering and validation of employee data for international payroll processing.
• Provide support to international employees on payroll-related queries.
• Stay informed of international payroll regulations and best practices.

• Maintain confidentiality of all employee payroll information.
• Assist with audits and other compliance activities as needed.
• Stay current on all applicable UK and international payroll laws and regulations.
• Assist with other HR functions as needed.

• A diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or Human Resources preferred.
• 5 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a related role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including RTI and PAYE.
• Experience with UK payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, Xero) required.
• Experience with international payroll processing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

• Data Entry & Accuracy
• UK Payroll Processing Expertise
• Tax Law Knowledge (UK & International)
• Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
• Confidentiality & Data Security

Culture & benefits