Global Payroll Officer in London

We’re a high-performance team operating at pace. High ownership. Constant iteration. No hiding behind processes. We move quickly, test relentlessly, and turn ambitious ideas into real impact. If you’re driven, creative, and thrive in fast-moving environments where you can shape meaningful outcomes - keep reading.

This role sits at the heart of how Midnite operates, owning payroll across the UK and South Africa and ensuring everything runs accurately, reliably, and at scale. As we continue to grow internationally, you’ll play a key role in shaping how payroll evolves, improving controls, streamlining processes, and helping build a more scalable global foundation. This isn’t just about running payroll, it’s about taking real ownership of a critical function and helping it keep pace with a fast-growing business.

You will:

• Own end-to-end UK payroll delivery using PayFit
• Support and manage South Africa payroll processes across a separate system
• Evaluate, select, and implement a future global payroll solution, owning the project end-to-end from requirements through to rollout
• Manage contractor and EOR payroll operations via Deel
• Handle payroll onboarding, off boarding, and employee lifecycle changes
• Process payroll amendments accurately and within tight monthly deadlines
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders
• Support payroll reconciliations, journals, and reporting activities
• Assist with benefits-related payroll administration, including pensions and changes
• Support P11D and PSA reporting processes
• Improve payroll documentation, controls, and process efficiency as the business scales

The next Midniter:

• Has solid UK payroll experience with end-to-end ownership
• Has a strong understanding of UK payroll processes and HMRC compliance
• Is comfortable working with payroll systems (ideally PayFit or similar)
• Has experience processing invoices and completing basic accounts payable tasks
• Has experience working with contractor or multi-jurisdiction payroll (e.g. Deel exposure is a plus)
• Has strong Excel skills and is confident handling payroll data and reconciliations
• Has high attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy
• Takes ownership and can operate independently without close supervision
• Is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable improving processes in a fast-moving environment

Winnings:

• Private health insurance with zero excess, including optical cover and optional dental.
• Income protection to protect your earnings and give you peace of mind.
• Tenure holiday policy. After three years you receive an extra two days leave, increasing to 30 days annually after five years.
• Flexible working and a fully supported home office setup so you can do your best work from home.
• Nursery salary sacrifice scheme helping parents save thousands each year on nursery fees.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and holidays so you can spread the cost of the things you want.
• Retail discounts and subscription perks across a wide range of brands.
• Quarterly team socials to connect, celebrate and have fun together.

At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders. We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.