Payroll Specialist (4 Days Per Week)

Company: Lawrence Harvey
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Location: London
Job Description:

Payroll Specialist

Salary & Package: £36,000 base, bonus 8% and benefits.

Location: London

Role: Permanent, Hybrid, 4 Days Per Week

A well-established, internationally recognized premium cosmetics manufacturer is looking for another team member to handle their day-to-day administration topics, as well as take a lead role on ‘higher level’ tasks, when required.

This is the perfect time to join their collaborative HR team, as they have lots of new exciting projects coming up.

The successful applicant will:

  • Process end-to-end monthly payroll
  • Carry out manual payroll calculations, including statutory payments and deductions
  • Manage starters, leavers and payroll amendments
  • Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
  • Reconcile payroll data and resolving discrepancies
  • Work closely with HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee records
  • Respond to payroll queries from employees
  • Support year-end payroll activities and reporting
  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems

Minimum Requirements:

  • Proven experience in end-to-end payroll
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations
  • Confidence completing manual payroll calculations
  • Excellent attention to detail and Excel skills
  • Experience using payroll systems
  • Must have the right to work in the UK.

Highly Desirable

  • Dayforce experience
  • Ireland payroll experience (advantageous but is not essential)
  • CIPP qualification (or studying towards it) is a bonus

If you’re an experienced Payroll Specialist looking for your next challenge within a people-focused organisation, hit the apply button.

Posted: July 12th, 2026