Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Are you passionate about precision, payroll, and supporting a dynamic and vibrant workforce? We're on the lookout for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our clients team, working for a leading SME business on a 6 months fixed term contract.

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, supporting their talented team of 800 employees globally. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong attention to detail, and are dedicated to upholding payroll standards, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end payroll processes for a global employee base.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with statutory regulations.
• Oversee global payrolls with support from Global Payroll Manager.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including salaries, benefits, allowances, and deductions.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams for seamless payroll integration.
• Participate in payroll system upgrades and enhancements.
• Analyse benefits with Employment Tax Manager and HR for tax compliance.
• Stay updated with UK payroll legislation and communicate relevant changes.
• Address employee payroll queries and provide accurate information.
• Manage employee pension schemes, including enrolment and contributions.
• Support coaching and development of Payroll Executives
• Act as deputy in absence of Global Payroll Manager.
• Maintain payroll records and provide reports to stakeholders.
• Support payroll projects, including business growth initiatives.
• Develop automated and efficient payroll processes.
• Provide payroll support to other functions and individuals.
• Assist with end-of-year P60 and P11D reporting to HMRC.

About you?

• Experience in end-to-end in-house payroll processing.
• Advanced user in SAGE 50 and Microsoft excel
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of statutory deductions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work around weekly and monthly payrolls and deadlines.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• CIPP qualification or working towards one.

The role

• 6 months FTC
• Salary £40,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 days working from home
• Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays
• A truly Flexible Working Culture
• A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%
• Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Choice of hardware and access to the best software
• Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell
• Gym Membership
• Free monthly massages
• Beauty and Barber facilities
• Free on-site parking

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to work for a globally recognised brand, apply today!

Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.