Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – 6-Month FTC (Temp to Perm)

Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid – 3+ days office / flexible WFH)

30 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Salary:
Competitive

We’re recruiting a Payroll Specialist on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to go permanent. This is a hands‑on role, managing end-to-end payroll processing for two UK companies, ensuring accurate payments, tax compliance, and employee query resolution. You’ll work closely with HR and Finance
, reporting to the HR Manager, and be the first point of expertise on payroll computations.

• Manage full payroll cycles for two companies, including hours, commission/bonuses, LTIP awards, benefits, and deductions
• Maintain payroll systems, ensure data accuracy and compliance with legislation
• Respond to and resolve payroll queries from employees and management
• Liaise with HMRC and support internal/external audits
• Prepare P11D, P60, P45 for manager review
• Ensure strict confidentiality of employee and company payroll data

• 3–5 years’ payroll experience
  , including full end-to-end processing
• Strong Workday payroll experience essential
• Excellent understanding of payroll legislation, tax codes, and reporting requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 (especially Excel)
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work efficiently and independently
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex payroll info clearly
• Flexible, collaborative team player, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

• 6-month fixed‑term contract
  , with potential to go permanent
• 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Hybrid working: minimum 3 days in the office, flexible WFH
• Based in Hayes, Middlesex, with free onsite parking

• 25 days holiday (pro‑rata)
• Life insurance
• Contributory pension
• Private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Team initiatives: social events, early Friday finishes, staff purchase scheme
• Training & career development

Interested? Apply now or message for a confidential discussion.

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