Temporary Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Wade Macdonald; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to coordinate UK & Ireland monthly payroll using ADP for 500–600 staff. The role is initially a three-month contract at Heathrow, with a strong likelihood of extension.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience, ADP proficiency, and solid knowledge of UK payroll regulations and employee benefits, complemented by excellent Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll processing experience, preferably in multi-entity organisations.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll for 500–600 employees across UK & Ireland.
• Liaise with outsourced payroll providers to ensure timely, accurate payments.
• Process payroll changes, reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Use ADP to maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, pensions and statutory requirements.
• Administer employee benefits including pensions and private healthcare.
• Handle payroll queries, reporting and support audits and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel skills

Tools

ADP

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (ADP) – 3 Months Initially (quite likely to extend) - Heathrow –

£20.00 –£23.00 per hour – Hybrid Working (3 Days Office, 2 Home)

About the Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation within the Business Services sector, offering a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment. Working hours are 8am–5pm.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a friendly team of five on an initial three-month temporary contract. You will coordinate monthly payroll for 500–600 employees, working closely with an outsourced provider to ensure accurate, compliant and timely processing.

• Managing monthly payroll for 500–600 employees across the UK and Ireland.
• Liaising with outsourced payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely payments.
• Processing payroll changes, reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Using ADP to maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, pensions and statutory requirements.
• Administering employee benefits, including pensions and private healthcare.
• Handling payroll queries, reporting and supporting audits and process improvements.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have substantial hands-on payroll experience, ideally within a multi-entity organisation, and proven ADP experience is absolutely essential. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and employee benefits is required, alongside excellent Excel skills.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, friendly and professional team within an established international organisation.

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (ADP) – 3 Months Initially (quite likely to extend) - Heathrow –

£20.00 –£23.00 per hour – Hybrid Working (3 Days Office, 2 Home)