Average Payroll Officer salary in London

As part of a team of five within the Payroll & Benefits function, this role supports the delivery of accurate and compliant UK payrolls for around 2,000 employees across 61 hotels and the UK Head Office. The role focuses on payroll analysis, compliance, audit, data integrity and process improvement, ensuring payroll operations remain accurate, efficient and aligned with statutory requirements. The successful candidate will act as a technical lead within the team, driving continuous improvement in payroll controls, reporting and systems.RESPONSIBILITIESSupport accurate monthly payroll processing, ensuring robust checks, controls and data validation are in place.Act as a payroll subject-matter expert, resolving complex payroll, pension and benefits queries and providing guidance to HR and hotel managers.Work closely with HR and hotel managers to maintain accurate employee data.Lead payroll audit, compliance and reconciliation activities, ensuring strong internal controls, risk management and data governance.Keep up to date with payroll, pensions and benefits legislation, ensuring processes remain compliant with regulatory changes (e.g. holiday pay, tipping legislation).Review payroll processes and lead the development of payroll policies, documentation and training materials.Support payroll system utilisation and improvements, including reviewing HRIS–Payroll data flows, validating data accuracy and supporting system enhancements.Respond to regular and ad-hoc reporting requests from Finance, HR, Operations and other departments (e.g. data required for CSRD and other corporate reporting).Contribute to payroll-related projects, system upgrades, process improvements and the development of reporting and integration frameworks across the business.Collaborate with Finance on payroll-related reconciliations, journals and month-end requirements.Work with external partners and providers to ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll, pension and benefits processes.Support pension and benefits compliance, including auto-enrolment, contribution accuracy and correct payroll treatment of benefits and benefits-in-kind.Support in the preparation of statutory reports (P11D, P60, Gender Pay Gap etc).Support statutory year-end activities and liaise with HMRC, The Pensions Regulator and other statutory bodies as required.Support internal and external audit requests, preparing documentation and ensuring timely responses.TRAINING: Ideally holds a CIPP Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent payroll qualification)REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:5+ years of UK in-house payroll experience, ideally within hospitality or a multi-site environment.Experience working with pensions and employee benefits, including processing benefits-in-kind.Experience in payroll data analysis, reconciliation and maintaining data integrity.Experience preparing payroll data for internal and external reporting, including developing reporting automation.Experience in UK payroll compliance, statutory requirements and audit support.Experience working with Finance, HR and operational stakeholders on payroll data, reporting and reconciliation.ADP iHCM experience strongly preferred.REQUIRED SKILLS:Excellent time management and ability to meet strict deadlines in a busy environment.Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas; macros desirable).High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise effectivelyStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll data issuesSolid understanding of UK payroll legislation, including pensions and benefits-in-kind. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-function stakeholdersFluent written and verbal English with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly and confidently

Company This is a well-established contracts management and services business based in Greenwich (SE10). They design, build, and maintain the interior and technical systems of buildings with a focus on commercial properties, managing the end-to-end life cycle of projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a talented Payroll Manager to join their finance team. This position will be based full-time on site in their Greenwich office. Role Reporting into the Finance Director, the Payroll Manager will take sole ownership of the end-to-end payroll function within the business dealing with weekly & monthly payroll processing. They will be responsible for several key duties including: Taking sole ownership of the weekly and monthly payroll, expenses and timesheets.Reconciling timesheets with People HR records and chasing missing or incorrect information.Managing monthly payroll submissions, including pensions, PAYE, CIS and EPS.Preparing annual payroll documentation such as P11Ds, P45s, P60s and vehicle reporting.Processing employee expenses, home allowances and company credit card transactions.Supporting new starter on boarding across payroll, finance systems and employee benefits.Maintaining accurate data within NetSuite, including invoice entry and payment matching.Ensuring all direct debit invoices are received and processed each month.Assisting with month-end journals, including apprentice and internal revenue journals.Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required. Profile The ideal profile for this Payroll Manager position based in south east London, should have the following attributes: 4+ years of experience of experience within a sole or senior payroll manager/specialist capacity.Strong experience in owning end-to-end payroll processes (weekly and monthly)Good knowledge around documentation such as P11Ds, P45s etc.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Experience supporting journals and working closely with accounting teams preferred.Experience with NetSuite would be advantageous. Salary / Package £45,000 - £53,000 + additional benefits including: Full-time in officeSupport for trainingDiscretionary bonusVitality healthcare & dental plansPension schemeLife assuranceOpportunity for hybrid working24 days holiday + bank holidays The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

Payroll OfficerPinpoint Resourcing are working with a care company based in South West London who are actively seeking a Payroll Officer to manage their biweekly and monthly payroll process.Duties:Process timesheets and expense claims following company rules.Keep employee payroll records accurate and up to date.Find and fix payroll errors quickly.Calculate and process holiday, sick, maternity, and other leave payments.Make sure payroll is correct and follows legal and company requirements.Calculate pay for new starters, leavers, and contract changes. Handle pension processing, including enrolments, opt-outs, and contributions.Work with Finance on payroll journals and reconciliations.Support monthly and bi-weekly payroll runs.Help with payroll reports, audits, and legal submissions.Answer payroll questions from employees and managers promptly.Requirements:4+ years experience working in a similar roleQualified CIPP or equivalentChange management experienceSalary + other information:£35,000 - £40,000 DOEParking on siteIf you are interested in hearing more, please apply today!Due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this advertisement, it is with regret that we may only be able to contact those applicants successful in being shortlisted. However, your application for this or any further roles, may mean that we are able to contact you when additional vacancies become available. Should you not want this to be the case, please feel free to contact us directly to ensure we are aware of your wishes.Pinpoint Resourcing Ltd is an employment agency and employment business.