What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities):

Payroll Support & Coordination 

Support the preparation and processing of payroll data in partnership with external payroll vendors 

Review payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness 

Assist in validating employee data, including changes, deductions, and statutory requirements 

Help resolve payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner 

Support payroll audits and compliance activities, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information 

Vendor Management & Collaboration 

Work closely with external payroll providers to ensure smooth payroll operations 

Monitor vendor performance and flag any discrepancies or issues 

Collaborate with People Operations and Finance teams to ensure accurate data flow 

Process Improvement & Administration 

Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and data accuracy 

Support documentation of payroll procedures and updates 

Assist in implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience 

Who You Are (Soft Skills & Attributes):

Strong customer service mindset with the ability to manage stakeholder queries effectively 

Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities 

Proactive and eager to learn, with a continuous improvement mindset 

Clear and confident communicator, able to explain payroll matters in a simple way 

Team player with a collaborative approach 

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion 

Strong attention to detail and data accuracy 

What You’ll Need (Required Knowledge, Technical Skills & Abilities):

2–4 years of payroll experience (in-house or working with external payroll vendors) 

Good understanding of payroll processes and principles 

Experience with multi-country payroll environments 

Experience working with payroll vendors or third-party providers is highly desirable 

Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills (including formulas, data validation, lookups, and data handling) — these are essential for success in the role and will be assessed during the interview process 

Fluency in English (written and verbal) 

Based in England and able to work remotely within the UK with occasional office visits (London) 

What Would be Nice (Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Proven experience in UK payroll, with additional exposure to European payrolls (preferably Spain, Netherlands, or France) considered a strong advantage. 

Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (e.g. Workday, ADP, Dayforce) 

Interest in developing deeper knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance 

Additional European language skills (Dutch, French or Spanish) 

What We Provide (Benefits):

Full remote contract 

Home Office Allowance (up to £500) 

Holiday: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays 

Wellness: Private Healthcare 

Life Insurance 

Learning & Development: We promote continuous learning and support role-aligned development opportunities, with access to a complimentary LinkedIn Learning licence. 

Pension: Mitek contributes with 6% of your base salary and you contribute with 3%.