Temporary Payroll Specialist

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations and benefits administration for a multi-country workforce from Cannock. This hybrid role requires handling starters, leavers, amendments, and benefit updates while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will liaise with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders, deliver timely payroll runs, and produce reports for audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and GDPR compliance.
• Experience with international payroll and benefits administration is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll processes across multiple European locations.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payroll delivery.
• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary amendments, and benefit updates.
• Administer employee benefits, pensions, leave, and absence management.
• Maintain HR/payroll records and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Produce payroll and management reports to support audits and reconciliations.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll and benefits queries.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll legislation compliance

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

HRIS experience

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS systems

Job description

Payroll Specialist (Temporary Contract)

Location: Cannock (Hybrid)

ASAP Start

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll and employee benefits administration across multiple European countries. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international organisation, taking ownership of payroll operations, benefits administration, compliance, and employee support across a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage payroll processes across multiple European locations.
• Liaise with external payroll providers, benefits vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary amendments, and benefit updates.
• Administer employee benefits, pensions, leave, and absence management.
• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Produce payroll, benefits, and management reports, supporting audits and financial reconciliations.
• Provide expert guidance to employees and managers on payroll and benefits-related queries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and compliance.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HR platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, reconciliations, Pivot Tables, and lookups.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience of international payroll and benefits administration would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role within an expanding international business.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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