First Payroll Lead

Temporary 3 month Payroll Project based in the city

Your New Company
You will be joining a global organisation operating across multiple EMEA countries, currently undergoing payroll integration and transformation. The business has a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and system optimisation, working closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to deliver efficient and compliant payroll solutions.Your New Role
As a Payroll Implementation Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting payroll integration and compliance across the EMEA region, with a strong emphasis on France. This is a hands-on delivery role focused on ADP Celergo and Workday integration, supporting system implementation, testing, and optimisation during a key phase of the programme.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting payroll implementation activities across EMEA, with primary focus on France
• Managing ADP Celergo integration with Workday, ensuring accurate and compliant data flow
• Collaborating with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to deliver successful payroll transitions
• Conducting system testing, troubleshooting, validation, and payroll data sign-off
• Ensuring compliance with local payroll legislation and internal policies throughout implementation
• Providing training and guidance to internal stakeholders on new payroll processes and controls

What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience delivering payroll implementations across EMEA, particularly France
• Strong hands-on experience with ADP Celergo and Workday payroll integrations
• In-depth understanding of local payroll compliance and regulatory requirements
• A methodical approach to testing, validation, and issue resolution
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight implementation deadlines
• Immediate availability to start
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

What You'll Get in Return

• A temporary contract supporting a key payroll implementation programme
• Exposure to a complex, multi-country EMEA payroll environment
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the London office
• Opportunity to work closely with senior HR, Finance, and payroll stakeholders
• A role with real impact during a critical phase of payroll transformation

What you need to do now

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