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5 days ago
URBN - Payroll Team Lead - UK
Returning Candidate? Log back in! URBN - Payroll Team Lead - UK Location UK-London Job ID 2026-24097 Job Family Finance Employee Type Regular Position Type Full-Time About Us

URBN UK Limited is part of the URBN Group, a global retailer, with its European Head Office located in London. Its retail offering in Europe takes the form of three brands.


With stores in more than 10 European countries and a strong e-commerce presence, we’re driven by the same core values as our customers, and we approach our work with a sense of community and purpose that sets our brands apart. We love what we do.

Role Summary

As a Payroll Team Leader, you will be part of a team responsible for processing the payroll of around 4000 employees which sits within our Shared Services Finance function located in our European Head Office in London. This role requires an experienced payroll individual who is highly organised and can work well under pressure. Excellent attention to detail and data entry skills are essential. The team is friendly, supportive, and will provide excellent training.

What You'll Be Doing Ownership of monthly payroll process including: -
 - Accurate and on-time processing of the United Kingdom payroll.
 - Maintenance of timekeeping system (mytime)
 - Starters, leavers, and changes.You will have responsibility of managing members of the team.Provide effective communication in stakeholder management and development.Support on all EU payroll projects to deliver corporate objectives.P60, P11d collation and submission. Proactively audit the payroll information received to ensure there is appropriate authorisation.Oversee payroll reporting and balance reconciliations at each payroll end.Import Pension Scheme contributions and manage Royal London data / payments monthly. Assisting with pension queries (automatic enrolment and opt-out). Preparation of payroll Journals and bonus accruals.Execute precise calculations for adjustments, including pro-rata figures.Ensure all payroll related issues are handled in the most efficient and timely manner possible.Assist the wider payroll team with any other ad-hoc tasks. Keep up to date with new legislation, ensuring policies and procedures are correctly in place and documented. Ensuring operational service reviews take place monthly to ensure the delivery standards are managed against the service level agreements.Comply with internal and external audit requirements. What You'll Need Proven experience of processing UK and European payrolls, ideally in a retail business at Team Leader level, or equivelent. Experience in managing a team. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and support the wider team, alongside your role.Excellent attention to detail.Able to work and engage with others in a fast-paced payroll office to meet deadlines.Able to work in a dynamic environment with different processes per brand / country. Understanding and knowledge of MS Office suite- Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Workplace.Excellent communications skills, with a can-do attitude and enthusiam to develop and grow in your role.Curious with the confidence to challenge current process to drive positive change. The Perks

Work-life balance:

-Flexible start and finish times

-Bring your dog to work

 

Wellbeing:

-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health

-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships

-Private Medical Insurance

 

Employee Discount:

-Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands! 

 

Community:

-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

 

Travel:

-Cycle to work scheme

- Season ticket loan

 

Continued Development:

-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

 

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Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. Options ApplyApplyShareSubmit a ReferralRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Not finding the perfect fit?

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