Payroll Officer (US) in London, Greater London

In this role, you will be a key player in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. You will manage our core domestic payroll processes while stepping up to support the growing US payroll operations.

Don't have US payroll experience? Don't worry! While prior experience with US payroll (including state taxes, W-2s, or FLSA regulations) is preferred, it is absolutely not required. We are fully prepared to train, mentor, and upskill the right person who has strong foundational payroll knowledge and a hunger to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll: Assist in the preparation, processing, and delivery of monthly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• US Payroll Support: Learn and support the administration of our US payroll, including tracking state-specific tax changes and processing benefits.
• Query Resolution: Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll, tax, and deduction queries.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain accurate payroll records, prepare general ledger journals, and ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations.
• System Management: Keep our HR and payroll systems perfectly synced with new hires, leavers, and salary adjustments.

About You

• Payroll Experience: Proven experience working as a Payroll Assistant, Officer, or Administrator.
• Eager to Learn: A genuine interest in learning global payroll, specifically US payroll frameworks.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with modern payroll/HR software and intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Culture Fit: A positive, proactive attitude that thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative creative environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional accuracy and a strong commitment to data confidentiality.

What's in it for You?

• True Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home 2 or 3 days a week, with a collaborative office space for the rest.
• International Upskilling: Training and mentorship
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2weeks working anywhere in the world
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, dental cover, and an employee assistance program.
• Perks & Culture: Free gym

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.