Payroll Administrator UK/IE

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London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Junior
Design
The Role
Administer monthly UK and Ireland payroll, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, deductions, statutory leave, pensions, court orders, payment corrections, and timesheet verification. Maintain employee payroll data, resolve payroll queries, ensure tax and National Insurance accuracy, and comply with local laws and data protection requirements. Collaborate with stores, area teams, and support office colleagues while supporting payroll improvements.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Payroll Administrator you are responsible for general payroll administration. You will ensure all employees are paid in accordance with local laws and regulations and the established Company processing guidelines. In the UK&IE we process our payroll using SAP which is integrated to HR systems Success Factors and WorkForce1, our scheduling system.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Review all new hires into the payroll system to ensure accuracy, and process any necessary corrections
  • Calculation and processing of termination payments
  • Support maintenance of master data and employee files
  • Processing of employee payroll changes
  • Pro-rata calculations for starters, leavers and change’s part way through the month
  • Processing of additional temporary and fixed earnings such as overtime, additions, bonus payments, etc.
  • Processing of salary changes (increases/decreases) and calculation of back pay (when applicable)
  • Responsible for calculating deductions, such as withheld tax, student loan, GAYE
  • Ensure that the employees’ statutory leave and pay is accurate and compliant · Check payroll run exceptions and make corrections where necessary
  • Process corrections and payments for BACS/Bank rejections, or AWACS notifications
  • Process CHAPS requests ensuring the process is followed by all before raising the request
  • Processing court orders
  • Processing pension contributions
  • Deal with payroll queries in an efficient way, ensuring a great customer experience
  • Verifying payroll hours from Time & Attendance system to ensure employees are being paid correctly
  • Ensuring accurate recording and processing of amended timesheets

 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

​In this role, you will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure the successful expansion of the business. The focus of this role is monthly payroll. You will work closely with Stores, Area teams, and the Support Office team, providing key insights and recommendations.

 

WHO YOU ARE​

We welcome applicants who have:​

  • Minimum 6 months’ prior payroll knowledge in a similar environment
  • Good understanding of WF1 and Success Factors tools
  • Understanding of how to calculate tax and national insurance
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Great communication skills
  • Continuous improvement mind-set
  • Self-driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • How to handle data for confidentiality purposes to ensure compliance to Data Protection Act
  • Microsoft office skills to intermediate level

 

WHO WE ARE​

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​

 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, & Other Stories, ARKET, Singular Society and Sellpy. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

 

JOIN US​

We are looking for both a Permanent and a 12 month Maternity Cover position based in our London Support Office reporting to the Payroll Supervisor.

If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, apply by sending your application through the career site as soon as possible.

Our flexible working policy provides the opportunity to work remotely one day per week, promoting work-life balance and productivity.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION​

​*For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.​

Skills Required

  • Minimum 6 months of prior payroll knowledge in a similar environment
  • Good understanding of WorkForce1 and SuccessFactors
  • Understanding of tax and National Insurance calculations
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Self-driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle confidential data in compliance with the Data Protection Act
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
  • Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.

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The Company
HQ: Stockholm
59,418 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].

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