Payroll Officer
YouLend
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £45,000 - £60,000 per year
About the role
- Support the end-to-end payroll process for UK employees, working in partnership with external payroll providers (e.g. ADP).
- Collect, review, and input payroll data including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, deductions, and benefits information.
- Maintain payroll spreadsheets and ensure data accuracy across HR systems and internal inputs.
- Review payroll outputs and payslips, identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to submission and payment.
- Coordinate payroll approvals with Finance each pay cycle.
- Support benefits administration, acting as a point of contact for vendors and employee queries.
- Respond to employee questions relating to payroll and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
- Support audits, reporting, and ad-hoc payroll-related requests.
- Assist with process improvements and documentation as the payroll function matures.
- Gain exposure to US and EU payroll processes over time, with support and training.
Requirements
- Experience supporting or administering payroll in the UK (in-house or via a payroll provider).
- Basic understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and handling payroll data.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Familiarity with payroll or HR systems is beneficial (ADP and HiBob are a plus).
- Payroll qualifications (e.g. CIPP) are advantageous but not required.
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA
- EAP with Health Assured
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London
- Free Gym in office building in Holborn
- Subsidised Lunch via Feedr
- Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office
- Monthly in office Masseuse
- Team and Company Socials
- Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
payroll processingdata accuracypayroll data inputpayroll auditsprocess improvementsUK payroll legislationstatutory requirementsconfidential information handling
Soft skills
attention to detailcommitment to accuracystrong communicationcollaborationdiscretionintegritywillingness to learnenthusiasm for responsibility
Certifications
CIPP