Senior Payroll Specialist

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-site consumer business to recruit their first in-house Senior Payroll Specialist .Location: Central LondonSalary: £40,000 - £50,000Working Pattern: 100% Office BasedThis is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation as it transitions payroll from an outsourced provider to an internal function. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, with a dotted line into the Head of HR, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day payroll process while supporting the implementation of a new payroll system.The RoleTake ownership of the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 200 employees.Process payroll for a mixture of permanent employees and self-employed workers.Accurately calculate commissions, variable pay and TRONC payments.Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers.Support the implementation of a new payroll system alongside the Finance Director.Work closely with Finance, HR and operational teams to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with current payroll legislation.Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.About YouTo be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:End-to-end payroll experience.Experience processing payroll involving commission, variable pay or TRONC arrangements.Previous experience working within a multi-site environment, ideally within hospitality, retail, leisure, beauty or a similar customer-facing business.Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and communication skills.A proactive approach and the confidence to build strong working relationships with Finance, HR and operational stakeholders.Previous exposure to a payroll system implementation would be advantageous but is not essential.BenefitsComplimentary services.Generous employee discount on products.Company pension scheme.22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.Flexible working hours, with core office hours between 10:00am and 4:00pm .The opportunity to become the organisation's first in-house payroll specialist and play a key role in bringing payroll in-house.A supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine long-term career stability.If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of payroll within a well-established multi-site business, I'd be delighted to hear from you.To apply, please submit your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ