Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Finance and Accounting are exclusively partnering with a global Tech firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim Payroll Specialist for 6 months on a remote basis.

Role:

Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Payroll Specialist with Workday experience for 6 months.

In this role you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Manage and process the full payroll cycle for UK and EMEA
• Maintain and update employee records within Workday ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administer statutory payments (e.g. SMP, SPP, SSP) and ensure compliance with HMRC/legislative requirements.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, calculations, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external providers on payroll queries and audits.
• Troubleshoot issues within Workday and escalate as needed.
• Support year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds, tax year reporting, etc.).
• Assist with process improvements, automation, and payroll best practices.

Profile:

The successful interim Payroll Specialist will have at least 2+ years experience working with our clients system Workday payroll be able to work within a fast paced and high volume environment where you have been responsible for payroll admin, queries and reporting.

You must be immediate to be considered for this role.

Client:

Our client is a fast growing Tech firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, Payroll Specialist for 6 months, this role has the opportunity to be full remote.

Salary & Benefits:

This interim Payroll Specialist role will be paying circa £350-£400 per day via an umbrella company (dependant on experience)

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