Employee Relations/Payroll Specialist

Employee Relations & Payroll Specialist

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days from home)
Salary: £60,000 + benefits
Sector: Financial Services / Technology

Overview

We are partnering with a high-growth, innovative organisation to recruit an Employee Relations & Payroll Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in supporting people operations and ensuring payroll excellence.

This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee relations with operational HR responsibilities, and who thrives in a scaling business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Support managers with employee relations matters, offering practical and compliant advice
• Ensure adherence to UK employment legislation and HMRC requirements
• Maintain and update HR systems, employee records, contracts, and documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Support the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in employee relations and payroll within a UK-based organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and payroll compliance requirements
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience

• Background in financial services, fintech, or a high-growth/scale-up environment
• Familiarity with payroll platforms such as Telleroo or Paycircle

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation
• Broad, impactful role with real ownership and visibility
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid working and competitive salary/benefits package