Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 allowance.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Kilburn
Join Us as a Payroll Specialist – Met Business Services (MBS)
Met Business Services (MBS) is transforming how we support the Met. This is your chance to be part of a modern, people‑focused organisation delivering high‑quality services that directly support policing across London.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Payroll Specialist to join our Employee Services team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced operational environment and have a passion for accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service—this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
- Administer the Overpayment Process – Investigate, validate, and process payroll overpayments, ensuring compliance with policy, accurate recovery handling, and sensitivity with employees.
- Payroll Assurance & Reconciliation – Conduct checks, reconciliations, and data assurance activities to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll operations.
- Casework & Customer Support – Resolve payroll-related queries in line with SOPs, policy, and audit standards.
- Third‑Party Coordination – Liaise with payroll service providers, monitor performance, and escalate issues as needed.
- Support Job Evaluation Activities – Provide administrative and data support to job evaluation tasks.
- Data & Reporting – Gather, analyse, and prepare payroll data for management information and continuous improvement.
- Process & Compliance – Ensure adherence to controls, audit standards, and relevant legislation
Why Join MBS?
- Help deliver critical services that support frontline policing
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- Inclusive, diverse workplace where your contribution matters
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 19th March 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1 week after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 week after hiring manager review.
