Payroll Specialist in London

We’re Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise and we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience.

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Super Group International, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

This role is responsible for administering the payroll and reconciling all payroll related payments as well as providing support in administering HCM/ payroll software. Partnerships with external third parties ranging from public authorities to commercial partners. The person will work closely with Finance and HR teams. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.

What you’ll do

• End-to-end ownership of payroll processing across assigned entities and jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all payroll activities.
• Managing multi-country payroll operations, including coordination with in-country payroll providers and ensuring compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Execution and oversight of payroll cycles (monthly/bi-weekly where applicable), including validation of inputs, approvals, and payroll sign-off.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll queries, escalations, and issue resolution across employees, management, and stakeholders.
• Preparation and review of payroll reports, including variance analysis and payroll reconciliations to ensure integrity between payroll, HR, and finance systems.
• Ownership of payroll-related reconciliations, including control accounts, statutory balances, and payroll-to-general ledger alignment.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, including tax filings, year-end reporting (e.g., P60s, P11Ds, PSA), and relevant submissions across jurisdictions.
• Managing pension and benefits-related payroll activities, including auto-enrolment and coordination with benefit providers where applicable.
• Maintaining accurate payroll data and cost allocations across payroll and HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, Payspace, ADP or equivalent systems).
• Supporting and enhancing payroll systems and integrations, including identifying opportunities to streamline payroll data collection, processing, and reporting across multiple platforms.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal) to ensure seamless payroll operations and alignment across functions.
• Managing relationships with external stakeholders, including payroll vendors, tax authorities, and system providers to ensure service delivery and compliance.
• Supporting audit processes and strengthening payroll controls, ensuring all payroll documentation, reconciliations, and processes meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across payroll processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Supporting onboarding of new countries, entities, and payroll models as the organisation expands.

What you’ll bring

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas.
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work.
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments.
• Experience using Workday.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, end to end payroll experience, ideally covering multiple payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office, especially Excel.
• Extensive knowledge of PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, P11D, RTI and auto‑enrolment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Accounting experience.
• Experience with Navision/Business Central/ADP streamline.
• Knowledge of payroll systems and UK statutory payroll legislation.

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

• In‑depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends.
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations.
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
• Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies.

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

• Ownership and accountability.
• Initiating action.
• Resilience.
• Team orientation.
• Integrity.

What you’ll get back

We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best:

• Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
• Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
• Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.
• Vitality Health Care.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection.
• Cycle to Work.

Ready to feel superclass? At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one.