Payroll Executive

Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. Role Overview As a Payroll Executive you will be supporting payroll team with day to day payroll tasks and monthly payroll processing for the UK, alongside the Payroll Manager. You will role model HR payroll best practice, establish credibility and trust with key stakeholders at all levels and support innovation – all in the context of a rapidly evolving and growing business. This role is well‑suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, has great attention to detail, takes pride in high‑quality work, and values being part of a supportive, collaborative team. This is a full time permanent vacancy, on a remote contract with occasional travel into offices across the UK Key Accountabilities Processing the monthly payroll for the UK. Ensure all payroll tasks are processed accurately, on time and conforming to UK legislation. Ensure authorised approvals are in place when making any changes affecting payroll. Maintaining approval documents for audit trail. Uploading the monthly Pensions data. Support with general enquiries from HMRC & staff at all levels. Provide payroll administration support for Benefits administration. To assist employees, HR Team, Line managers and the business with payroll queries/issues. Assurance/Season Ticket loans and Gym Membership), and Holidays. Absence Management including SSP, SMP, SAP etc. Maintain a positive and proactive approach to work, providing open and honest feedback. Provide a professional service to the business at all times. Skills & Experience A minimum of 2 years experience in a payroll administration position in a fast-paced environment required. Internal payroll system experience would be advantageous Experience of using workday would be desirable Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. What do we offer in return? A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Permanent