Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist

Join a global payroll team supporting end-to-end payroll operations across the EMEA region. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional with multi-country payroll experience to partner with HR, employees and external providers. Client Details Our Client • Global telecommunications business with a strong base in the south of England, main hub office in Maidenhead • Operating in over 20+ countries across the EMEA region • More than 2,000 employees across their main European hub locations • Fast-paced, highly acquisitive business with a strong growth trajectory • Large multinational workforce Description Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist • Manage the day-to-day administration of assigned payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, statutory deductions, benefits and other payroll-related payments. • Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to collect, review and validate payroll data prior to submission to external payroll providers. • Maintain a strong understanding of payroll operations and ensure payroll activities are completed in line with established procedures and controls. • Support the management of complex payroll activities, including international payroll considerations, cross-border transactions and employee mobility arrangements where applicable. • Assist the Payroll Lead in the delivery of payroll services across the EMEA region within an outsourced payroll environment. • 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. • Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure appropriate controls are maintained over payments to payroll vendors, benefit providers and statutory authorities. • Support employee, stakeholder and supplier enquiries, ensuring issues are resolved accurately and within agreed timelines. • Maintain payroll process documentation, controls and procedures to support compliance, consistency and audit requirements. Profile Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist • Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple European countries. • Experience working within outsourced payroll operating models and partnering with third-party payroll providers. • Familiarity with HR and payroll systems, including integrated payroll environments. • Understanding of employee benefits and other payroll-related compensation processes would be beneficial. • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll controls within a regulated environment. • Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools. Has the ability to commute to Maidenhead and is available immediately or on short notice Job Offer Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist • Assignment running until June 2027 • Total pay rate: c. £200 per day (inc. holiday pay) • 2x days per week at Maidenhead site • Free parking on site and commutable via public transport • Full time role - 37.5 hours per week • Adjustable start and finish times • Start date: ASAP