Senior Payroll Specialist

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