Payroll Lead
Posted Today by Oakleaf Partnership
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
England
Summary: The Payroll Lead role is a 4-month fixed-term contract focused on managing payroll operations across the UK and EMEA regions for a retailer. The position requires expertise in payroll processes and compliance, with the flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid model from the London office. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the development of global payroll strategies. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end to end payroll delivery across UK & EMEA countries
- Act as the subject matter expert for payroll
- Contribute to the development of global payroll strategy
- Manage and maintain high data integrity, producing accurate reporting, and enhancing system capability and workflows
- Oversee end to end benefits administration
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, documentation, and systems
Key Skills:
- Proven experience processing UK & EMEA payrolls
- Strong knowledge of local tax, pension, and labour regulations across EMEA countries
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
Salary (Rate): £60000 per annum
City: undetermined
Country: England
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Payroll Lead – 4 month FTC – Remote/ London – up to £60,000 per annum
Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a retailer, who are looking for a Payroll Lead, on a 4 month FTC basis, (possible temp to perm option). This role will be responsible for leading payroll operations, across their UK & EMEA region. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment, play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery. This role is either on a remote or hybrid basis, based in their London office.
The Payroll Lead will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:
- Manage end to end payroll delivery across UK & EMEA countries
- Act as the subject matter expert for payroll
- Contribute to the development of global payroll strategy Manage and maintain high data integrity, producing accurate reporting, and enhancing system capability and workflows
- Oversee end to end benefits administration
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, documentation, and systems
Key Skills:
- Proven experience processing UK & EMEA payrolls
- Strong knowledge of local tax, pension, and labour regulations across EMEA countries
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.
