Payroll Specialist

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a hospitality company seeking an interim Payroll Specialist for a 6 month FTC in London. Part-time 2/3 days, overseeing payroll for 340 employees, with up to £36,000 per annum (£45,000 FTE).

You will manage monthly and bi-weekly payrolls with outsourced providers, handle payroll changes and statutory payments, and collaborate with HR/Finance to resolve issues while ensuring compliance and benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years hands on experience of payroll
• Proven track record of managing payroll end to end, ideally within a multi-entity, multi country or fast paced environment
• Experience working with rota systems and outsourced payroll providers
• Strong understanding of payroll practices and legislation, with an eye on updates and compliance
• Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
• Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and bi-weekly payrolls through outsourced providers
• Liaise with payroll partners to provide reports, information and manual calculations where needed, and resolve queries promptly
• Handle all payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments and statutory payments
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll issues
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company procedures
• Support periodic salary reviews and benchmarking to stay competitive

Skills

Payroll end-to-end

Outsourced payroll

Payroll compliance

Rota systems

Attention to detail

Multi-entity experience

Job description

Payroll Specialist - Part time - 6 month FTC - London - up to £36,000 per annum (£45,000 FTE) Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a hospitality company, who are looking for an interim Payroll Specialist, on a 6 month FTC, part time basis. The Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of all thing's payroll and benefits, for 340 employees. You will have a strong payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage payroll & benefits processes accurately, within a fast paced environment. This role is 2/3 days in their Central London office.

The Payroll Specialist will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

• Managing monthly and bi-weekly payrolls through our outsourced providers
• Liaising with payroll partners to provide reports, information and manual calculations where needed, and resolve any queries or discrepancies promptly
• Handle all payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), ensuring accurate records and supporting paperwork are completed
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll issues
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company procedures
• Support periodic salary reviews and benchmarking to help us stay competitive and aligned with market trends

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 3+ years hands on experience of payroll
• Proven track record of managing payroll end to end, ideally within a multi-entity, multi country or fast paced environment.
• Experience working with rota systems and outsourced payroll providers
• Strong understanding of payroll practices and legislation, with an eye on updates and compliance
• Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
• Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable in a fast paced environment