HR Payroll Consultant

Kantar Media is a global leader in data, insights, and consulting services, specialising in media measurement, audience analysis, and advertising effectiveness. As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, our data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making. We help brands, agencies, and media owners navigate the complex world of media and advertising through cutting-edge technology and deep expertise. Our presence in over 80 countries and innovative approach has earned us a global reputation for delivering actionable insights that shape the future of the media landscape.

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Job Details

As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, Kantar Media’s data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making.

Working with panel and first-party data in over 80 countries, we have the world’s fastest growing cross-media measurement footprint, underpinned by versatility, scale, technology and expertise, to drive long-term business growth for our clients and partners.

Job Title: HR Payroll Consultant

Location: London, Grays inn Road

Working Pattern: Fixed term contract – 5 months

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* This is a full-time permanent position, based in our London office. We operate on a hybrid working arrangement and require a minimum of 2 days in the office. We welcome all applications from those with the legal right to live and work permanently in the UK, without requiring VISA sponsorship now or in the future. 

Role Description        

Kantar Media is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and service-driven professional to join our HR Operations team in the UK looking after the following countries: Denmark, Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Sweden, Germany.

This role is pivotal in delivering a seamless employee experience and ensuring compliance across multiple European countries, directly contributing to organisational effectiveness and employee engagement.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant HR service delivery, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance employee experience

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements for all supported countries.
• Validate and reconcile payroll data, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to resolve discrepancies and ensure seamless payroll delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records and ensure secure, audit-ready documentation in line with local retention legislation and company policy.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers, providing clear, professional, and timely support.
• Monitor changes in payroll legislation and ensure processes are updated to remain compliant across all jurisdictions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including process maps and jurisdiction-specific requirements, to support knowledge sharing and operational consistency.

Capabilities and Experience:

•  Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in payroll processing, preferably in a multi-country or shared services environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements in Denmark, Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Sweden, and Germany.
• Advanced proficiency in payroll and HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, ADP, or similar).
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards.

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Why join Kantar Media?

We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar Media.