Payroll and Benefits Specialist - London
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London , London
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Must have
- You are a payroll professional who takes pride in getting things right. You are used to working independently, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and energised by the opportunity to build something ra
- You understand that payroll is not just a back-office function — it is one of the most fundamental expressions of a company's commitment to its people. And you take that responsibility seriously. SKIM
- Benefits and Culture
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Group Life Assurance
- Income Protection Critical Illness
- Pension Scheme
- Modern Health
- ClassPass
Nice to have
- · Experience with UKG WFM or an equivalent Time & Attendance system
- · Knowledge of payroll legislation and practices in Italy and/or France
- · Exposure to multi-country EMEA payroll
- · Experience working in retail or a high-growth consumer brand
- · CIPP qualification or equivalent
- · Proficiency in a second European language
Full description
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody.
At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.
As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets.
About the role
SKIMS is looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own and manage the payroll function for our growing EMEA operation. This is a hands-on, standalone role that sits at the heart of our People & Culture team. The primary focus will be the UK — ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery for our UK population — with the opportunity to support and shape our payroll approach as we expand into new EMEA markets over time.
This role requires someone who is equally comfortable with the detail of day-to-day payroll processing and the broader thinking needed to help us build a scalable, compliant payroll function as we grow across Europe.
1.- **UK Payroll Processing & Compliance
· Own and manage end-to-end payroll processing for SKIMS UK using UKG OneView, ensuring accuracy, compliance and on-time delivery every cycle
· Manage all HMRC submissions including RTI filings, P45s, P60s and P11D reporting for benefits in kind and expenses
· Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, statutory payment requirements and auto-enrolment obligations
· Manage payroll inputs, validations and sign-off processes within agreed cut-off timelines
· Act as the primary point of contact for all employee payroll queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally
2.- **Time & Attendance
· Manage the UKG WFM Time & Attendance system, ensuring accurate data flows into payroll and any discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner
3.- **UKBenefits Administration
· Administer employee benefits including pension enrolment, salary exchange and Royal London portal management