Payroll Specialist Job at Optiver (London)

Payroll Specialist

Optiver

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Optiver is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the Human Resources team in our London office on a fixed-term 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with strong knowledge of UK statutory benefits and leave administration who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you will take full ownership of UK payroll while supporting benefits and statutory compliance activities that are critical to the employee experience.

Job Responsibility:

Full ownership of the monthly UK payroll process, including preparation, validation, submission, and post payroll reconciliation
Act as the primary point of contact for payroll matters, coordinating with external vendors and internal stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Tax
Ensuring payroll compliance with UK tax, statutory, and employment requirements
Partner with overseas and in-country HR, Finance, and Tax teams to manage UK payroll obligations for internationally mobile employees
Managing payroll inputs and data accuracy within Workday and connected payroll systems
Supporting payroll audits and responding to internal and external audit requests
Partner with HR Advisory and People Operations colleagues to support payroll-related aspects of the employee lifecycle
Support benefits initiatives, including annual renewals and employee communications
Support UK benefits and statutory leave administration activities, including payroll deductions, enrollments, and coordination with relevant stakeholders and vendors
Manage benefits initiatives, including annual renewals and employee communications
Support HR compliance reporting and governance activities while championing GDPR compliance within payroll and HR data processes, working closely with the Data Protection Officer
Monitoring UK statutory leave and pay legislation to ensure ongoing compliance, proactively identifying regulatory changes and assessing organisational impact
Conducting periodic reviews of existing leave and benefits administration practices to ensure alignment with current legislation and internal policy

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Administration, or equivalent experience
Strong working knowledge of UK payroll, statutory benefits administration, and associated UK employment law
Strong working knowledge of UK statutory leave and pay regulations, including the ability to interpret legislative updates and assess operational impact
Working knowledge of systems including implementation such as Workday, ADP Celergo, Greenhouse would be advantageous
Working knowledge of international mobility tax implications and payrolling benefits would be an advantage
Demonstrated experience supporting statutory leave administration within payroll, ensuring accurate pay calculations and compliance
Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, service-oriented approach
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Strong understanding of HMRC reporting requirements including year end processes and statutory submissions
Experience collaborating with colleagues in complex business models across multiple countries and jurisdictions would be desirable
CIPP qualification preferred

Nice to have:

Working knowledge of systems including implementation such as Workday, ADP Celergo, Greenhouse
Working knowledge of international mobility tax implications and payrolling benefits
Experience collaborating with colleagues in complex business models across multiple countries and jurisdictions
CIPP qualification

What we offer:

27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays
Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses
Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership
Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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