Payroll Advisor

Contract:

Fixed-term until the end of 2026

Final date to receive applications: 18 June 2026 at 23:59

Our client is an international insurance business seeking a Payroll Advisor to provide payroll support across UK and international operations.

The role will support the accurate and timely delivery of monthly payroll through an outsourced provider, while also contributing to employee benefits administration, payroll reporting, reconciliations, process improvement and wider business projects.

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for employees, work closely with People teams and payroll providers, and apply payroll expertise to improve efficiency, accuracy and employee experience.

• Support the delivery of monthly outsourced payrolls for the UK and Dubai.
• Ensure payroll activity is accurate, timely and compliant with statutory legislation and internal audit requirements.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits, including salary sacrifice arrangements and pensions.
• Work with People teams to identify and implement payroll process improvements.
• Provide clear and accurate payroll guidance to employees.
• Advise on PAYE, statutory requirements, compensation and benefits, pensions and payroll policies.
• Contribute payroll expertise to HR and wider business projects.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Prepare payroll reporting, reconciliations and financial data.
• Manage third-party payroll deductions.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll knowledge through ongoing learning and professional development.
• Work with international People teams to improve processes, strengthen efficiency and reduce risk.

• Experience supporting UK payroll processes within an outsourced model.
• Experience supporting UK payroll processes within an in-house model.
• Knowledge of statutory payroll requirements.
• Experience with month-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Experience with payroll data validation, benefits and third-party deductions.
• Strong customer focus and ability to provide clear and accurate payroll guidance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with payroll providers and internal stakeholders, including HR, Reward and managers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines and service levels.
• Proactive approach to process improvement.
• Experience using payroll and HR systems such as ADP and Workday.
• Ability to analyse, reconcile and interpret payroll data.
• Interest in using technology and AI to improve ways of working.
• 30 days’ annual leave.
• Option to purchase up to 2 additional days of annual leave.
• Flexible working options, including part-time, job share and compressed hours.
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of basic salary.
• Fully funded private medical insurance for the employee and family.
• 26 weeks’ family leave at full pay.
• Ability to request up to 20 days per year working remotely from certain overseas locations.
• Pension investment strategy incorporating sustainability considerations.
• Cycle-to-Work scheme covering bikes and accessories up to £5,000.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship may be considered at the employer’s discretion.

The stated Final date to receive applications is 18 June 2026 at 23:59.