Interim Payroll Specialist

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent entertainment group in West London is seeking an Interim Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with statutory regulations. The position involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders and a focus on continuous improvement of payroll procedures. Candidates should possess advanced Excel skills and have experience in multinational companies, with immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee taxes and benefits; multinational company experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process fixed and variable payroll data accurately and on time via payroll vendors.
• Collaborate with payroll providers and internal teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, including tax filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

We're looking for an Interim Payroll Specialist to join a renowned entertainment group in West London! This role ensures accurate, timely payroll processing whilst collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in the European region.

Responsibilities

• Process fixed and variable payroll data (e.g., new hires, leavers, bonuses) accurately and on time via payroll vendors

• Collaborate with payroll providers and internal teams to ensure smooth payroll operations and address escalations

• Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, including tax filings and legislative payments

• Approve payroll calculations, banking files, and general ledger entries; produce management and statutory reports

• Resolve payroll-related queries and legal entity concerns in a timely and professional manner

• Perform manual payroll calculations and variance analyses as needed

• Continuously improve payroll procedures, support audit activities, and participate in team initiatives

Requirements

• Knowledge of employee taxes and benefits; multinational company experience preferred

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

• Strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills

• Immediately Available preferred

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