UK Payroll Specialist, Human Resources (London)

What is the opportunity?

Based in our 100 Bishopsgate office in London, you will work on the day-to-day processing and administration of the United Kingdom payrolls.

This position is full time and requires 4 days in the office.

What will you do?

• Responsible for processing monthly changes including starters, leavers, salary changes etc on the payroll system within deadline.

• Responsible for EDI and RTI processes.

• Responsible for checking all calculations of all changes for the month, salary adjustments, benefits and payments.

• Processing of any supplemental run and raise payment, where necessary.

• Preparing and posting of monthly payroll journals.

• Working with the wider Finance team to reconcile payroll ledger accounts.

• Liaising with the Tax authority (HMRC), when necessary.

• Responding to employee payroll queries within SLA.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• In-depth experience of UK tax legislation, National Insurance (NI), statutory payments and HMRC regulations.

• Strong background in HR and Payroll software applications.

• Very strong communication skills (both oral and written) and an ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels.

• Able to work with the global payroll team with a basic understanding of international payroll processes.

• Hard-working and enthusiastic, having a high level of initiative and a willingness to learn.

• Intermediate Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with large volumes.

Nice-to-have

• Experience of working with WorkDay and ADP an advantage.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Opportunities to work with the best in the field

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services.

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Job Skills

Benefit Programs, Customer Service, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Human Resources Policies, Incentive Programs, Multi-Level Communication, Operational Delivery, Time Management

Additional Job Details

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDONLondonUnited Kingdom35Full timeHUMAN RESOURCES & BMCCRegularSalaried2026-02-032026-02-17

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.