Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist

Client Details

Our Client

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• Global telecommunications business with a strong base in the south of England, main hub office in Maidenhead
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• Operating in over 20+ countries across the EMEA region
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• More than 2,000 employees across their main European hub locations
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• Fast-paced, highly acquisitive business with a strong growth trajectory
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• Large multinational workforce
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Description

Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist

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• Manage the day-to-day administration of assigned payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, statutory deductions, benefits and other payroll-related payments.
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• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to collect, review and validate payroll data prior to submission to external payroll providers.
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• Maintain a strong understanding of payroll operations and ensure payroll activities are completed in line with established procedures and controls.
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• Support the management of complex payroll activities, including international payroll considerations, cross-border transactions and employee mobility arrangements where applicable.
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• Assist the Payroll Lead in the delivery of payroll services across the EMEA region within an outsourced payroll environment.
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• Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries and escalations, providing a high level of service to employees, business stakeholders and external vendors.
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• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure appropriate controls are maintained over payments to payroll vendors, benefit providers and statutory authorities.
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• Support employee, stakeholder and supplier enquiries, ensuring issues are resolved accurately and within agreed timelines.
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• Maintain payroll process documentation, controls and procedures to support compliance, consistency and audit requirements.
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Profile

Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist

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• Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple European countries.
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• Experience working within outsourced payroll operating models and partnering with third-party payroll providers.
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• Familiarity with HR and payroll systems, including integrated payroll environments.
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• Understanding of employee benefits and other payroll-related compensation processes would be beneficial.
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• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll controls within a regulated environment.
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• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
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• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
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Job Offer

Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist

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• Assignment running until June 2027
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• Total pay rate: c. £200 per day (inc. holiday pay)
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• 2x days per week at Maidenhead site
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• Free parking on site and commutable via public transport
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• Full time role - 37.5 hours per week
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• Adjustable start and finish times
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• Start date: ASAP
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