Interim UK Payroll & Benefits Lead — Hybrid

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 92,250 - 129,150; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Mae HR Ltd seeks an experienced Interim Payroll & Benefits Specialist to lead end-to-end UK payroll during a period of change, coordinating outsourced international payrolls across multiple locations. This hands-on role requires documenting robust payroll processes and ensuring accuracy.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will manage benefits, collaborate with Finance and People teams, and implement standard operating procedures for the future.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex end-to-end UK payroll processing.
• Experience coordinating outsourced international payroll providers.
• Knowledge of payroll systems such as Infinet Cloud, Deel, NetSuite or HiBob.
• CIPP qualification or significant equivalent payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end UK payroll process with accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate outsourced international payrolls across multiple locations.
• Administer employee benefits and share schemes.
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and statutory returns.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Develop and document payroll processes and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Finance and People teams to support payroll operations.

Skills

End-to-end UK payroll

Outsourced international payroll

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Infinet Cloud

Deel

NetSuite

HiBob

Job description

Alexander Mae HR Ltd seeks an experienced Interim Payroll & Benefits Specialist to lead end-to-end UK payroll during a period of change, coordinating outsourced international payrolls across multiple locations. This hands-on role requires documenting robust payroll processes and ensuring accuracy.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will manage benefits, collaborate with Finance and People teams, and implement standard operating procedures for the future.