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HR Associate & Payroll Specialist

Robert Walters
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An International Private Equity firm is looking for a Payroll Specialist & HR Associate for a 6-7 month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent.
  • The role requires fluency in French and English and strong experience managing payroll across at least two regions: the UK, France, Luxembourg, or Ireland.
  • The position involves leading full-cycle payroll, collaborating with finance and third-party vendors, and supporting HR operations during a period of transformation.
  • Candidates should possess strong Excel and reporting skills, with HRIS knowledge being a bonus, and must be proactive and detail-oriented.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the role is targeted at individuals with at least a few years of experience in payroll within the financial services sector.

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 PermFluent 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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.