Senior Payroll Specialist | London, UK

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team in London. This position supports our payroll processing and compliance for the UK and the Netherlands, and involves working very closely with our global Payroll team.

You will be responsible for the timely review and accurate processing of the payrolls, the preparation of compliance-related items, coordination with vendors and providing friendly customer service to colleagues in response to their payroll questions.

You will also work closely with HR and other internal teams to ensure all tax reporting, benefits-records administration and payroll issues are handled accurately and responsibly. This will also include collaborating with our Workday team on system updates and enhancements.

Additional responsibilities of this role will include:Reviewing and supporting monthly, off-cycle and fortnightly payrolls, as well as acting as a backup resource to cover team absencesPreparing deliverables for month-end, quarterly and annual reporting (e.g., PSA, STBV, RandD credit and Gender Pay Gap)Delivering excellent customer service to our employees which is aligned with our SLAs to enhance employee experienceContributing towards process enhancements and efficiencies, and suggesting ways to improve and automate payroll processesSupporting the administration of our company pension plan, including the accurate and timely submission of pension data changes to our providerMaintaining payroll and internal control procedures, and ensuring process notes are comprehensive and kept currentProviding support to the larger global Payroll team during audits and other projectsOverseeing internal communications and guidance to ensure they are shared accurately and in a timely mannerKeeping up to date with best practices and current payroll legislation (e.g., family leave) and regulationsParticipating in UAT and regression testing of payroll changes and updates to the payroll system

At Jane Street, we always look for the best solutions to complex problems, and that extends to our payroll function. Every member of our team plays a key part in building our collaborative and welcoming work culture. We''ll look to you to not just complete tasks, but help evolve our payroll systems to be increasingly effective and efficient. The right candidate will be a self-starter who cares deeply about details and deadlines, and is energised by our fast-paced work environment and opportunities for growth.About You10+ years of UK and international payroll experience, preferably from a financial services backgroundBachelor''s degree in business, accounting or a related fieldExperienced with in-house payrolls with a technical understanding of an in-house configurationExperienced with external vendor managementExcellent collaborative, interpersonal, communication and analytical skillsHighly organised with exceptional attention to detail and time management skillsIntellectually curious and eager to learnProfessional, trustworthy and able to handle sensitive information with excellent judgement and discretionCan work proactively and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentAdaptable and demonstrate resilience under pressureHave advanced knowledge of Microsoft ExcelCIPP qualification is preferredExposure to working with expat payroll or to Netherlands payroll is desirableExperience working with Workday HR/Payroll preferredFluency in English required

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