EU Payroll Lead – UK & EU, 6+Month Temp

Retail Human Resources plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc, a global fashion retailer, seeks a Senior HR Payroll Specialist, Europe to join London Head Office on a 6+ month temporary basis with immediate start. You’ll own end-to-end payroll for UK and EU, working with HR, Finance and key stakeholders across the business.

The role focuses on accurate, on-time payroll delivery, expert payroll advice, HR administration and employee queries in a fast-paced international setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing UK AND EU payroll end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of UK AND EU payroll legislation, PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience working across HR and payroll, rather than payroll processing alone.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with HR/payroll systems.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to work independently.
• Experience within retail, fashion, FMCG or another fast-paced consumer environment would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working within a global or international organisation would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Oversee payroll inputs including starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, benefits, deductions and absences.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory requirements.
• Manage payroll reconciliations and work closely with Finance to ensure accurate reporting and payments.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on payroll and HR-related queries.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR and payroll data is consistently up to date.
• Support the administration of benefits, pensions and other reward-related processes.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and effectively.
• Support payroll audits and ensure appropriate controls and processes are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance and international stakeholders in a fast-moving global environment.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation and optimisation of HR and payroll processes.

Job description

Retail Human Resources plc, a global fashion retailer, seeks a Senior HR Payroll Specialist, Europe to join London Head Office on a 6+ month temporary basis with immediate start. You’ll own end-to-end payroll for UK and EU, working with HR, Finance and key stakeholders across the business.

The role focuses on accurate, on-time payroll delivery, expert payroll advice, HR administration and employee queries in a fast-paced international setting.