Payroll & Mobility Specialist - London

We are looking to hire a Payroll & Mobility Specialist to be based in London. You will join a team with colleagues located in both London and Hamburg.

The primary focus of this role is the coordination, review and governance of UK and international payroll (France, US, Sweden) and benefits processes in close cooperation with external providers. In addition, the role will cover Global Mobility topics, ensuring compliant and structured handling of cross-border assignments and business travel.

The position requires strong UK payroll expertise, solid understanding of UK personal tax matters and practical experience in managing external providers. Knowledge of international mobility topics (tax, social security, pensions, visa, secondments) is required but will complement - not replace - the payroll focus.

Advanced Excel skills and a structured, analytical working are essential.

What will you do?

• Review and sign-off of UK and selected international payrolls in cooperation with external providers (4-eyes principle)
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll data processing, including statutory calculations and reporting
• Oversee payroll compliance with tax, legal and internal financial control requirements
• Support finance-related reconciliations and related reporting
• Coordinate and review benefit schemes, renewals and enrolment processes
• Optimization of payroll, including possible migrations from one payroll provider to another

Global Mobility

• Act as key contact for mobility topics (secondments, business travel, tax, social security, pensions, visa)
• Ensure compliant payroll and tax treatment of internationally mobile employees
• Coordinate mobility cases and related reporting obligations
• Support further development of policies, processes and risk controls related to cross-border employment

Who are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in UK payroll and benefits; experience collaborating with external payroll providers
• Strong working knowledge of UK personal tax (tax codes, NI, statutory calculations, benefits in kind)
• Solid understanding of tax, social security and pension implications in an international context
• Practical experience in Global Mobility topics
• Comfortable handling large volumes of numerical and finance-related data and ability to manage and prioritise multiple task / deadlines
• High degree of ownership and accountability; working in a structured and risk-aware manner

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on to discuss.