Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Portfolio Payroll • Full-time • City of London, London • £40k - £45k / year • 3w ago

We are currently partnered with a global financial services organisation who are looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join them on a permanent basis.

This role sits within the international payroll team and plays a key part in delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll and benefits operations for the UK, while also supporting activity across several global locations. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and enjoys contributing to continuous improvement. You will support the full UK payroll and benefits lifecycle, working closely with senior payroll colleagues and partnering with HR, Finance, and external providers. You will also contribute to global payroll activity and play a key role in maintaining strong governance, data accuracy, and operational excellence.

UK Payroll

Supporting end‑to‑end processing of multi‑entity monthly payrolls
Preparing and validating payroll data (new starters, leavers, statutory payments, deductions)
Ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal governance
Liaising with external payroll providers and resolving queries
Supporting year‑end activities including P60s, P11Ds, PSA and HMRC submissions

Benefits Administration

Administering UK benefits (medical, life assurance, income protection, etc.)
Maintaining accurate benefits data and provider updates
Supporting renewals, enrolments, and employee queries
Managing benefits trackers and overseeing invoicing and reconciliation

Pensions

Supporting auto‑enrolment and monthly pension processing
Maintaining accurate pension records and assisting with audits

Global Mobility & International Payroll Support

Assisting with payroll inputs for international assignees and cross‑border workers
Supporting shadow payroll processes and working with external tax advisers

Systems & Continuous Improvement