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Posted 22 July, 2026

Payroll

Sphere Digital Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Payroll Specialist | London | £200–£230 per day via umbrella | Contract | Digital Platform | Hybrid

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An opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Specialist to join a fast-growing, purpose-driven business on an immediate-start contract basis. This company places people at the heart of everything it does, operating in a sociable and ambitious environment with a strong sense of mission. This is hybrid role based in Central London, working Tuesday to Thursday (with flexibility) for approximately 2 months.

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Details of the role:

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This is a sole charge position requiring someone who can take full ownership of the payroll function from day one, with the possibility of an initial handover period. Alongside business-as-usual payroll processing, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a system migration project and help build out process documentation for the function.

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Responsibilities include:

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  • Processing monthly payroll for approximately 300 UK employees across two entities, including a mix of salaried and hourly/rota-based staff
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  • Full end-to-end payroll ownership — filings, BACs payments and query resolution
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  • Liaising with HR on joiners, leavers, and bank detail changes submitted via an in-house workflow into ADP iHCM
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  • Managing payroll queries during the first week of each month following processing
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  • Creating a payroll process handbook and documentation log
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Skills required:

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  • Hands-on ADP iHCM experience or experience with ADP
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  • Sole charge or small-company background with comfort taking full ownership
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  • Previous contract experience with a demonstrable ability to hit the ground running
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  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, self-sufficient approach
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Contract details:

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  • Rate: Up to £230 per day via umbrella
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  • 1-stage interview process
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