Payroll Consultant – FTC

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll & Reward Manager to join our City-Based Financial services client on a 12month FTC.

The role takes ownership of payroll operations and reward strategy across the business. This is a key role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery while shaping reward frameworks that attract, motivate, and retain top talent.

You’ll work closely with HR, Finance, and senior stakeholders to deliver a seamless employee experience and support our wider people strategy.

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all statutory requirements
• Manage relationships with payroll providers and internal stakeholders
• Own reward and benefits programmes, including benchmarking, salary reviews, bonus schemes, and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with tax, pension, and employment legislation
• Produce payroll, reward, and cost analysis reports for senior leadership
• Lead and support audits and payroll-related projects
• Continuously improve payroll and reward processes and systems
• Act as a subject-matter expert for payroll and reward queries across the business

• Proven experience in payroll management, ideally in a multi-site or complex environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, pensions, and compliance
• Experience designing or managing reward and benefits frameworks
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at all levels
• Comfortable working with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable

Please apply online if you are interested!