HR & Payroll Specialist

HR & Payroll Specialist

City of London

Robert Half is working with a luxury transport company in London to hire a HR and Payroll Specialist.

The Role:

Are you a detail-driven HR/Payroll professional with 3+ years' experience and a passion for accuracy? We're looking for a confident HR/Payroll Specialist who knows their way around QuickBooks and UK payroll legislation.

In this role, you'll lead end-to-end payroll processing, support day to day HR operations, and ensure we're always compliant with HMRC, Auto Enrolment, and GDPR. You'll be the go-to person for everything from payslips to pensions and a valued partner to our HR and Finance teams.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Run accurate payrolls (weekly/monthly) using QuickBooks
• Handle PAYE, NICs, pensions, RTI submissions & year-end tasks
• Ensure payroll compliance, reporting, and audits
• Support employees with payroll queries and manage records securely

HR Administration

• Maintain and update employee records in line with GDPR
• Manage onboarding, leavers, contracts, and internal changes
• Support compliance with UK employment law and company policies
• Coordinate benefits, holiday accruals, and performance tracking

Employee Support & Communication

• Be a friendly, informed point of contact for HR/payroll queries
• Help drive employee engagement and well-being initiatives
• Communicate policies and updates clearly across the business

Requirements:

• 3+ years' HR/payroll experience in the UK
• Expertise in QuickBooks payroll
• Solid knowledge of PAYE, NICs, Auto-Enrolment & HMRC reporting
• Strong Excel & communication skills
• Discretion, accuracy, and a can-do attitude

Bonus points for CIPD/CIPP qualifications and HRIS experience!

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & pension
• Statutory + bank holidays off
• 4 + days in office
• CIPD development support
• A friendly, inclusive, and growing team.

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