Payroll Specialist

Established London law firm are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their Finance team in a newly created role on a permanent basis.

• Up to £50,000
• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
• Excellent employee benefits including 27 days annual leave, wellbeing programme, private medical insurance and financial protection insurances etc.

This role will focus on 3 main areas – Payroll Processing & Compliance, Payroll Administration & Employee Support and Process Improvement & Optimisation.

Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Manage and maintain the ADP payroll portal, liaising with ADP for monthly payroll execution
• Process all employee benefit changes, starters, leavers, salary exchanges and pension enrolment
• Assist with the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement process
• Process and coordinate third-party payments (HMRC, pension providers, childcare vouchers, and court orders)
• Assist in the salary review process by providing payroll insights and calculations

Payroll Specialist Key Skills & Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role within a law firm
• Knowledge of ADP’s iHCM is desirable
• Confident with UK payroll regulations and legislation
• Preferably holding a formal qualification, part or fully CIPP qualified