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Payroll Specialist

London Interim View Job Description
This 18-month FTC (to Perm) is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to support UK & Ireland payroll and benefits for a well known consumer business, ensuring accurate payroll delivery, compliance and reporting. The role combines payroll, benefits administration, analytics and process improvement, while partnering closely with HR and Finance during an exciting period of business growth and transformation.
  • support payroll and benefits for a world-renowned business.
  • Play a key role in an exciting period of growth and transformation.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised business renowned for its heritage and exceptional customer experience. As the business continues to grow and invest in its people, this role offers the opportunity to join during an exciting period of transformation, supporting payroll and benefits across both retail and corporate populations.

Job Description

  • Manage the end-to-end UK & Ireland payroll process through ADP, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
  • Administer employee benefits, including pensions, private medical insurance and life assurance.
  • Produce payroll, reward and headcount reporting, using advanced Excel to analyse data and identify trends.
  • Support annual processes including P11Ds, PSA submissions, Gender Pay Gap reporting and compensation reviews.
  • Partner with HR and Finance on payroll reconciliations, audits, budgeting and process improvements.
  • Act as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, delivering a high level of service to employees and stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Specialist should have:

  • Ideally 4 - 6 years experience managing end-to-end UK payroll, with Ireland payroll experience advantageous.
  • Experience using ADP, Workday, Oracle or SAP payroll systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse large volumes of data and produce meaningful insights.
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions and statutory requirements.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to work independently while building strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Comfortable working onsite five days per week in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

What's on Offer

  • Salary competative, in line with level of experience.
  • Exciting fixed-term contract (with a possibility to go permanent) supporting the payroll function within the HR team.
  • Opportunity to work for a renowned business



If you're interested in this role, apply now

Contact
Gabriella Di Pierro
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065211
Phone number
+442072692139

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Gabriella Di Pierro
Consultant phone
+442072692139
Job reference
JN-072026-7065211