Payroll Specialist*
Recruitment Agency: Robert Half Limited
Location: Fully Remote (UK Based)
Temporary: 6 Month Initial Contract
Rate of pay: £280 per day (Umbrella)
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Interim International Payroll Specialist £280 per day (Umbrella) | 6 Month Initial Contract | Fully Remote (UK Based)
An international organisation is seeking an experienced International Payroll Specialist to join its Global Payroll team on an interim basis. This hands-on role supports end-to-end payroll across Egypt, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Canada, with additional regions including the UK potentially being added.
The business is undergoing a significant payroll systems and provider transition, so you'll play a key role in both business-as-usual payroll delivery and transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Process end-to-end payroll across multiple international countries.
Validate new starter, leaver and employee change data from HR.
Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness before each pay cycle.
Collect commission, bonus and other variable pay information.
Prepare, validate and quality-check payroll input files.
Manage payroll approvals and submit payroll to external providers.
Liaise with payroll providers to resolve queries and ensure timely processing.
Review payroll registers and correct discrepancies.
Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate variances.
Maintain payroll audit trails, approvals and supporting documentation.
Support payroll funding requirements with Finance.
Produce post-payroll reports and maintain accurate payroll records.
Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries.
Resolve enquiries from HR, Finance, managers and third-party providers.
Investigate payroll errors, deductions and off-cycle adjustments.
Maintain a payroll query tracker and identify recurring issues.
Provide payroll cover across different countries within the team
Support payroll system migration, data validation, testing and process redesign.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.
Maintain up-to-date payroll procedures and documentation.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience managing end-to-end global or multi-country payroll.
Experience processing payroll across multiple international jurisdictions.
Strong knowledge of outsourced payroll provider models
Experience using Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
Advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations and payroll reporting
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Payroll implementation or migration experience is highly desirable.
CIPP or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
Contract Details
£250 - £280 per day (Umbrella)
6 month initial contract
Fully remote
Applicants must be based in the UK with the right to work
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