The Colleague Experience Group (CEG)—Amex’s Human Resources function—is responsible for all colleague-related benefits and programs globally, including career growth and development, leadership and learning, total rewards and well-being, recruitment, labor relations, colleague servicing, and more. CEG’s vision is to provide the best colleague experience every day to fuel growth, and they are committed to ensuring all of Team Amex has the resources and support they need to be and deliver their best.
The Payroll Specialist will report to the EMEA Payroll Manager and form part of the Colleague Servicing (CS) Team.
This is a senior, UK-focused payroll role responsible for delivering accurate, compliant and timely payroll activities, with particular emphasis on UK payroll data, statutory and tax requirements, payroll returns and Modified Payroll.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical UK payroll knowledge and be comfortable operating with a high degree of independence and accountability. You will be expected to manage your own workload, make informed decisions, identify and resolve issues, and independently review and validate your work to ensure accuracy and strong controls.
This is not a payroll generalist role. A significant part of the position involves managing, validating and analysing complex payroll data. The successful candidate will enjoy working with data, investigating discrepancies, performing detailed reconciliations and using analysis to identify issues and drive improvements.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners while taking ownership of key UK payroll activities and ensuring compliance with UK tax and employment legislation, statutory requirements and internal controls.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
