Payroll Specialist - 12 Month FTC

Optiver is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the Human Resources team in our London office on a fixed-term 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with strong knowledge of UK statutory benefits and leave administration who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you will take full ownership of UK payroll while supporting benefits and statutory compliance activities that are critical to the employee experience. We are seeking someone who is detail oriented, proactive, and confident operating independently, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate and compliant payroll and benefits support. 

What you'll do 

Who you are

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or Administration, or equivalent experience;
• Strong working knowledge of:  
  • UK payroll, statutory benefits administration, and  
    associated UK employment law
  • UK statutory leave and pay regulations, including the ability to interpret legislative 
    updates and assess operational impact  
• Working knowledge:
  • Systems including implementation such as Workday, ADP  
    Celergo, Greenhouse would be advantageous;  
  • International mobility tax implications and payrolling benefits  
    would be an advantage
• Demonstrated experience supporting statutory leave administration within payroll,  
  ensuring accurate pay calculations and compliance.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple 
  priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, service-
  oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;  
• Strong understanding of HMRC reporting requirements including year end processes  
  and statutory submissions.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues in complex business models across multiple  
  countries and jurisdictions would be desirable.  
• CIPP qualification preferred

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

What you'll get

Youll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where youll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, youll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, youll receive:

• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our 

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

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