At a Glance
- Tasks: Support payroll processes and ensure accurate employee payments.
- Company: Join Just, a fast-growing company dedicated to improving retirement experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private medical cover, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team focused on innovation and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong payroll knowledge, preferably with Workday experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Date Posted: 25/08/2026
Location: London
Job Type: Full time
Payroll Advisor (FTC) - Start Date 7th September
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hour
Please note: Due to the urgency of the role, we are looking for candidates that can interview this week and can start on Monday 7th September.
The Payroll Advisor at Just provides key support to the People Operations team and Payroll Manager. The role will advise and support managers and employees on all payroll related matters ensuring the prompt and accurate payment of employees in line with HMRC regulations.
About Just: We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do. This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain monthly payroll, including collating data for starters, leavers, employee benefits and salary sacrifice.
- Accurately processing and checking of payroll related data in Workday.
- Administration of absence & statutory periods of leave.
- Manage and conduct regular checks to ensure accuracy of payroll database.
- Administration of the Groups Pension Scheme & auto enrolment compliance, ensuring accurate deductions & payments are made.
- Prepare and submit monthly reports to 3rd party providers.
- Provide a high level of service to employees and managers regarding payroll and benefit queries where appropriate.
- Completion of all payroll & benefit reconciliations.
- Process Save As Your Earn (SAYE) changes.
- Process monthly 3rd party payments.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
- Identify areas where improvements/efficiencies can be made to processes.
- Assist with tax year-end in line with HMRC reporting requirements, including P60’s and P11D’s.
Skills And Knowledge:
- Strong payroll knowledge preferably including Workday.
- Well organised and able to prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.
Our behaviours: At Just you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You’ll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture - we’re ambitious, curious and collaborative – and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.
What’s In It For You:
- A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday.
- Private medical cover and income protection, just in case.
- A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme.
- Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company.
- Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders.
- A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal.
- Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones.
Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.
Belonging at Just: Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just. We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.
Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.
Payroll Advisor employer: Just Group plc
Just is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a strong focus on career development. Located in London, the company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where diversity of thought is valued, and every team member is encouraged to contribute to meaningful outcomes for customers. With access to resources like the Headspace app and a commitment to employee health and inclusion, Just is dedicated to creating a supportive environment for all its colleagues.
