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Interim Payroll Specialist

Handle Recruitment

London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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