Payroll Manager - Hybrid, ASHDOWN GROUP

Payroll Manager - £90,000 – Central London, Hybrid, ASHDOWN GROUP

A global financial services business with international offices is looking for a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Manager to work in a standalone role overseeing everything related to compensation, payroll and benefits.

This role sits within HR and will include covering payroll for employees in the US, Asia and Europe. As the Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and local regulations. You will also support the administration of employee benefits and contribute to global mobility operations, assisting with the coordination of international assignments and relocations.

What you’ll need:

a solid background in payroll administration, a strong understanding of benefits, and a keen interest in developing expertise in global mobility. You must have a proactive mindset, strong process improvement skills, excellent communication, problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. This fast‑paced, dynamic environment requires someone who can adapt with ease to evolving business needs.

• End‑to‑end management of UK, USA, DNK, LUX, GRC, SGP payroll – preparation, processing and monthly validation using outsourced providers.
• Process and report taxable benefits in compliance with tax and social‑security regulations.
• Coordinate payroll disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with tax year‑end obligations.
• Serve as primary contact for employee payroll queries and outsourced providers.
• Deliver long‑term payroll approach focused on standardisation and streamlining, driving process improvements.

• Administration of all employee benefit programs (including those relating to HR policies) – enrolment, changes, terminations.
• Primary contact for employee and vendor benefit queries.
• Ongoing maintenance of employee data and benefit content on various platforms and matrix.
• Manage employee communications for any announcements or changes to benefits.
• Salary: up to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

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