At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.
Now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations across Northern Europe, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role supports the HR and Finance teams and plays a vital part in maintaining employee satisfaction through reliable payroll services.
Key responsibilities
1. Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple UK entities and Northern European countries.
2. Accurately calculate salaries, bonuses, overtime, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
3. Act as the primary contact for payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies professionally.
4. Validate HR data entries and ensure payroll accuracy across systems.
5. Administer pensions, including UK Auto-Enrolment, and produce monthly reports via Darwin.
6. Collaborate with Finance and HR teams for payroll reconciliation and audit support.
7. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory reporting (P60s, P11Ds).
8. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and identify process improvements.
9. Secure pre-commit approvals and distribute tailored post-commit reports.
10. Manage the payroll inbox and ensure timely issue resolution.
About you
11. Proven experience running UK payroll and working in multi-site environments.
12. Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Sage, Moorepay).
13. Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
14. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
15. 3 A-levels (A–C) or equivalent; relevant experience considered. CIPP qualification is a plus.
Benefits
16. Hybrid working: 3 days in the office.
17. Private health care, dental cover, pension scheme, life insurance
18. Discount schemes (Cycle2work, season ticket loans, gym discounts)
19. Access to our Employee Assistance & Employee Support Programme
20. Access to Chiswick Business Park Enjoy Work events (if based in London)
21. We celebrate diversity on a global scale and encourage every colleague to bring their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion and equal support
22. Address: Building 4, 566 Chiswick High Road London W4 5YE United Kingdom
23. #LI-Europe #Europe #LI-AG1
By joining International SOS, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success. International SOS has been awarded as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer’s Institute (TEI) for 2025.
13,000 experts | 1,200+ locations | 90 countries | 110+ languages
Start your journey with us today. Apply now!