Payroll Specialist

Middlemore; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlemore in London is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to own UK payroll across entities, delivering accurate, on-time processing and ensuring UK compliance.

You will work with Workday as the system of record, coordinate with HR, Finance and external providers, support audits, and drive payroll transformation to standardise processes.

Qualifications

• End-to-end UK payroll experience including HMRC, PAYE, pensions and statutory requirements.
• Experience with Workday payroll as a system of record.
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers or payroll transformation is advantageous.
• CIPP qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple UK entities.
• Work with Workday payroll as the system of record and collaborate with HR, Finance and external providers.
• Support payroll audits and resolve queries to ensure accurate, timely payroll.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to payroll standardisation and governance.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Tools

Workday

Job description

Payroll Specialist | Workday integration

Heathrow, West London (Hybrid 2/3 split)

£55,000 + package

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its growing team and take ownership of payroll across its UK businesses. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, and who is looking to play a key role in transforming payroll operations within a global organisation.

Reporting to the UK HR Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing across multiple UK entities. Working with Workday as the system of record, they will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with UK legislation. They will also support audits, resolve payroll queries, and help deliver an outstanding employee experience. The Payroll Specialist will act as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert, driving process improvements, optimising Workday functionality, reducing manual interventions, and supporting the consolidation of multiple payrolls into a streamlined managed service. They will play a significant role in standardising payroll processes and ensuring robust governance and controls are maintained.

The ideal candidate will have proven end-to-end UK payroll experience, a strong understanding of HMRC, PAYE, pensions, and statutory requirements, together with practical experience of Workday payroll. They will be highly organised, analytical, and confident building relationships with stakeholders across the business. Experience of outsourced payroll providers, payroll transformation projects, mergers and acquisitions, or a CIPP qualification would be advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to influence change, shape future payroll operations, and build a rewarding career within a collaborative and forward-thinking global organisation committed to operational excellence.