EMEA Payroll Specialist – 3-Month Contract

Location: Liverpool
Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite in Liverpool
Contract: 3 months
Rate: £158 per day PAYE

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced EMEA Payroll Specialist to join a busy HR/Payroll function on an initial 3-month contract.

You will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple EMEA countries, working closely with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders. You will act as a key point of contact and subject matter expert for the payrolls you support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time across multiple EMEA countries.
• Work closely with external payroll vendors/suppliers, providing payroll inputs and validating data.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies, anomalies and escalated employee queries.
• Interpret and apply payroll-related policies covering areas such as leave, allowances, disability, one-off payments and deductions.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, compliance checks and reporting.
• Ensure payroll processing follows relevant local legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Support payroll process improvements and identify opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Assist with payroll projects, system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation, calendars and processing schedules.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, HR Technology, Benefits and other internal teams.