Payroll

Payroll Specialist | London | £200–£230 per day via umbrella | Contract | Digital Platform | Hybrid 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. Details of the role: 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. Responsibilities include: • Processing monthly payroll for approximately 300 UK employees across two entities, including a mix of salaried and hourly/rota-based staff • Full end-to-end payroll ownership — filings, BACs payments and query resolution • Liaising with HR on joiners, leavers, and bank detail changes submitted via an in-house workflow into ADP iHCM • Managing payroll queries during the first week of each month following processing • Creating a payroll process handbook and documentation log Skills required: • Hands-on ADP iHCM experience or experience with ADP • Sole charge or small-company background with comfort taking full ownership • Previous contract experience with a demonstrable ability to hit the ground running • Strong communication skills and a proactive, self-sufficient approach Contract details: • Rate: Up to £230 per day via umbrella • 1-stage interview process