Harrington Starr
Payroll Administrator
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Payroll Administrator (AVP) – Multi-Country Payroll (Financial Services)
£400–£475 per day
12-Month Contract (likely extension)
Hybrid – London
The Opportunity
You’ll be joining a global financial services business operating at real scale – a complex, multi-entity environment covering London, Dublin, and international assignees.
This hire comes at a critical moment. Expat payroll is being brought in-house, a payroll harmonisation programme is kicking off, and there’s a clear need for experienced operators who can stabilise, improve, and help shape what the future state looks like.
This isn’t BAU payroll. It’s about stepping into a live environment, taking ownership quickly, and helping drive a more joined-up, scalable payroll function.
The Role
This is a high-impact payroll position operating across multiple jurisdictions, with real ownership from day one.
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- Own end-to-end payroll processing across London (~2,000 employees) and support Dublin and expat populations
- Operate across a complex expat payroll model (~300 employees) with Tokyo-driven processes and external partners
- Play a key role in the upcoming payroll harmonisation programme
- Work closely with HR, Finance, and tax advisors on complex payroll and mobility scenarios
- Handle payroll queries and exceptions independently – this team needs problem-solvers, not escalators
- Support payroll accuracy, compliance, and reporting across multiple entities
- Contribute to improving processes across SD Worx, SuccessFactors, and ServiceNow environments
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years UK payroll experience (non-negotiable)
- Strong track record operating in complex, high-volume environments
- Experience dealing with payroll queries, exceptions, and non-standard cases
- Expat / global mobility payroll exposure is a plus (training provided)
- Experience with SD Worx, SuccessFactors, or ServiceNow is advantageous
- Background in financial services preferred (open to strong candidates from other sectors)
- Self-starter mentality – able to manage workload, prioritise, and operate independently
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Why This Role
- Immediate ownership across a multi-country payroll environment
- Exposure to expat and complex payroll structures most teams don’t offer
- Key role in a major payroll transformation programme
- Strong chance of extension, with potential for permanent conversion
To apply
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