Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist | Global Brand 6 Month FTC - Strong potential to go permanent 2 Days in office | West London Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience Lots of fantastic perks and benefits & opportunity We're partnering with a hugely recognisable, people-first brand to recruit a talented Payroll Specialist into their high-performing UK team of 5. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where payroll truly matters to the business. With responsibility for a large UK population (circa 10,000 employees), this role offers real ownership, exposure and the chance to work within a best-in-class in-house payroll function using ADP GlobalView. There is strong potential for this role to become permanent for the right person. The Opportunity You'll be a key member of the UK payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll while partnering closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: End-to-end processing of high-volume UK payroll (circa 10k headcount) Validating and processing 4-weekly timecard data Managing and resolving payroll queries from stores and support teams Calculating statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SSP and company sick pay) Maintaining accurate payroll and personnel records Processing starters, leavers and off-cycle payments Supporting pension auto-enrolment activities Partnering with ADP to investigate and resolve discrepancies Assisting with payroll balance sheet reconciliations and month-end Identifying process improvements and supporting payroll projectsWhat They're Looking For This team needs someone who is calm under pressure, detail-obsessed and proactive, someone who spots issues before they become problems. Essential Proven experience running high-volume UK payroll Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation Experience working with ADP (GlobalView ideally) Excellent Excel skills High attention to detail and accuracy Confident stakeholder communication Able to work independently in a fast-moving environmentDesirable Retail or multi-site payroll experience CIPP qualified Level 3 and above or studying Experience within an in-house payroll functionWhy This Role Stands Out Work for a globally recognised, people-first brand Large, complex UK payroll exposure Best-in-class ADP environment Supportive and genuinely lovely team Fast-paced but collaborative culture Hybrid working model Strong chance to convert to permanent Real opportunity to add value and improve processesInterested? If you're a payroll professional who thrives in busy environments and wants exposure to a large, well-run payroll function, we'd love to hear from you. BH35580