Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid Working)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Global Head of HR
About Virtu Financial
Virtu Financial is a global financial services firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to clients. Our success is driven by a commitment to excellence, efficiency, and integrity.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our London-based team. The successful candidate will take ownership of payroll processes across our European operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery while remaining compliant with all relevant local legislation.
This is a critical role within our HR and Finance functions, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and has a solid background in EU payroll. Experience in the financial services sector is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and process payroll across multiple European jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and social security obligations.
- Liaise with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate data flow and reporting.
- Administer statutory and company-specific payroll-related benefits and deductions.
- Prepare and submit required payroll reports to government agencies (e.g., HMRC, Revenue Ireland).
- Ensure year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds, etc.) are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain and update payroll records in accordance with GDPR and internal policies.
- Reconcile payroll reports with finance systems and support audits as required.
- Provide payroll-related support for internal mop projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Stay informed of legislative changes impacting payroll across relevant jurisdictions.
Requirements
Essential:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a multinational environment.
- Deep knowledge of UK & Ireland payroll regulations and tax systems.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience handling sensitive employee data with professionalism and discretion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Activ Payroll, and Workday.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Irish tax and payroll regulations.
- Previous experience working in the financial services sector or a regulated environment.
- Experience managing payroll across other European countries.
- Further experience with general HR matters a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
- Hybrid working model: a minimum of 3 days in the office.
- A collaborative and innovative work culture.
- Flat hierarchy
- Opportunity to work in a global, fast-paced financial services firm.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and snacks
- Hot lunches provided
- Work events, such as Summer and Christmas Parties
