UK Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

As a Payroll Manager in London, you'll be the go to contact for all UK Payroll queries. This role is key to keeping the business compliant and running smoothly. Client Details A rapidly growing businesses with bases across Europe. Description • Managing and resolving complex and escalated payroll queries. • Providing expert guidance on UK payroll legislation, pensions, payroll adjustments, and reconciliations. • Conducting payroll audits and reviews to identify discrepancies and ensure data accuracy. • Supporting clients through payroll validation activities and pre-payroll checks. • Investigating and resolving payroll, pension, and benefits-related issues. • Collaborating with internal teams to support compliance initiatives and payroll system enhancements. • Developing and maintaining payroll knowledge resources, training materials, and process documentation. • Delivering training and guidance to colleagues to improve payroll knowledge and service delivery. • Supporting incident management activities and ensuring timely resolution of payroll-related issues. • Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practice. Profile • A minimum of 2 years' UK payroll experience, with strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, pensions, and statutory requirements. • Proven experience handling complex payroll queries, reconciliations, audits, and payroll corrections. • Strong understanding of payroll journals, manual adjustments, and payroll validation processes. • Experience working with payroll software platforms and managing payroll for multiple clients or entities. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and implement effective solutions. • Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, including experience supporting high-value or complex client accounts. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical payroll matters clearly and professionally. • Experience creating training materials, process documentation, or knowledge content would be advantageous. • Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain high attention to detail. • Fluent English, both written and verbal. Job Offer • Competitive daily rate, dependent on the level of experience. • Temporary position offering flexibility and valuable experience. If you're interested in this role, apply now.