Payroll Specialist
Remote · London, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Payroll Specialist providing payroll support across UK payroll functions, ensuring accuracy of payroll data, timely monthly processes, and collaboration with HR. Responsibilities include validating weekly timesheets, preparing monthly payroll reports, pension data entry, benefits enrollment, Wagestream administration, and employee payslip access. Administration duties cover Kronos (UKG) personnel records, changes to personal and bank details, document uploads, and managing absences. Reporting responsibilities include monthly payroll reports for Finance and Senior Leadership, ad-hoc reports, and audit/compliance data collation. General duties include presence in the office on pay days and contributing to process improvements within Kronos and payroll workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of regional experience working in end-to-end payroll processing
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time-management and organisational skills
- Familiarity with payroll vendor management, and HRIS/payroll integration projects
- Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information securely
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to analyse data and generate meaningful reports for management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of regional experience in end-to-end payroll processing
- Familiarity with payroll vendor management and HRIS/payroll integration projects
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment
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