Payroll Lead

Payroll Lead

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£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Summary: The Payroll Lead role is a 4-month fixed-term contract based remotely or in London, responsible for overseeing payroll operations across the UK and EMEA regions. The position requires a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced international environment and ensures accurate and compliant payroll delivery. The role may also offer a temporary to permanent option. Key responsibilities include managing end-to-end payroll processes and contributing to global payroll strategy development.

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: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:

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.