Payroll Specialist

Middlemore; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlemore is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end UK payroll across multiple entities, leveraging Workday as the system of record. The role is based in Heathrow, West London with a hybrid 2/3 split and involves collaboration with HR, Finance and external providers to ensure timely, accurate payroll in compliance with UK law.

The successful candidate will optimise Workday processes, support audits, resolve payroll queries, and drive standardisation of payroll governance across the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end UK payroll across multiple entities.
• Strong understanding of HMRC, PAYE, pensions and statutory requirements.
• Ability to work with external payroll providers and manage audits.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for UK entities.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and outsourced providers to ensure accurate payroll.
• Drive process improvements and optimise Workday functionality.
• Support payroll governance and controls across the function.

Skills

End-to-end UK payroll

Stakeholder management

Payroll accuracy

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Workday payroll

Job description

Payroll Specialist | Workday integration

Heathrow, West London (Hybrid 2/3 split)

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.