Oakleaf Partnership
Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Specialist - 6 month FTC - London - up to £36,000 per annum (£45,000 FTE)
Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a hospitality company, who are looking for an interim Payroll Specialist, on a 6 month FTC basis. The Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of all things payroll and benefits, for 340 employees. You will have a strong payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage payroll & benefits processes accurately, within a fast paced environment. This role is 3 days in their Central London office.
The Payroll Specialist will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:
- Managing monthly and bi-weekly payrolls through our outsourced providers
- Liaising with payroll partners to provide reports, information and manual calculations where needed, and resolve any queries or discrepancies promptly
- Handle all payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), ensuring accurate records and supporting paperwork are completed
- Liaise with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll issues
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company procedures
- Support periodic salary reviews and benchmarking to help us stay competitive and aligned with market trends
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Key Skills:
- Minimum of 3+ years hands on experience of payroll
- Proven track record of managing payroll end to end, ideally within a multi-entity, multi country or fast paced environment.
- Experience working with rota systems and outsourced payroll providers
- Strong understanding of payroll practices and legislation, with an eye on updates and compliance
- Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
- Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable in a fast paced environment
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