HR Associate & Payroll Specialist in London

HR Associate & Payroll Specialist in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
Robert Walters

An International Private Equity firm (recently acquired and undergoing integration) is seeking a Payroll Specialist & HR Associate to join their dynamic HR team during a period of rapid transition and growth.

HR Associate and Payroll Specialist 6-7 Month FTC with Potential to Go Perm
Fluent French & English required & Financial Services / Private Equity experience preferred

This is a stand-alone payroll role across the UK, Luxembourg, Republic of Ireland, and Paris, supporting broader HR operations as the business undergoes integration and transformation.

What you'll do:

  • Lead and manage full-cycle payroll across multiple international regions

  • Collaborate with finance and third-party payroll vendors

  • Support ongoing HR operations including reporting, onboarding, employee lifecycle, and compensation cycles

  • Ensure all HRIS data is accurate and aligned with payroll

  • Assist with Dublin payroll implementation and wider international integration projects

What they're looking for:

  • Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)

  • Strong experience managing payroll across at least 2 of: UK, France, Luxembourg, Ireland

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-comms financial services environment

  • Strong Excel and reporting skills; HRIS knowledge a bonus (e.g. ADP, BambooHR, iHCM)

  • Proactive, confident working independently, and highly detail-oriented

  • Available for a quick start with some flexibility around notice period

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a lean but collaborative team that values autonomy, clarity, and getting stuck in.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Robert Walters

Contact Details:

Robert Walters Recruitment Team