Payroll Administrator

Join the British Embassy’s Pay & Benefits team as a Pay & Benefits Officer supporting the US Network with payroll processing, policy development and stakeholder engagement.

• Assist the Regional Pay and Benefits Manager in managing all payroll activities for posts across the region.
• Interface with customers via telephone and email, responding to inquiry and meeting SLAs.
• Manage the Pay and Benefits central e‑mail inbox, routing enquiries appropriately.
• Compile the Regional Payroll Manual and other key documents.
• Support large‑scale projects such as Quarterly Activities Report, Performance Pay, Re‑net exercises.
• Serve as backup for the Regional Pay and Benefits Manager when needed.
• Provide administrative support as assigned.
• Assist the Deputy Head of HR with data collection exercises.

• Experience in payroll processing, HR functions or data management.
• Proven ability to deliver to deadlines and agreed timescales as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.
• Strong organisational skills and flexibility to adapt priorities quickly.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

• Proficiency in English.
• Experience with financial reporting / payroll reporting.
• Experience with ADP.

Washington, United States – Full‑time, Permanent – 40 hours per week. Standard working pattern with set hours each day; flexible schedule to accommodate payroll deadlines. Hybrid working: office 3 days a week, home 2 days.

USD 26.56 hourly. Benefits include generous leave, medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, learning and development programmes and a work/life balance.

You must have the right to live and work in the US. If you are not a US citizen, dual US citizen or US Permanent Resident, you must provide proof of eligibility via an Employment Authorisation Document or other relevant document when required.

Applications close before 23:55 local time on 25 January 2026.

Background checks and a security clearance are required prior to starting work.