Senior Payroll Specialist

Job description

• 2 x Interim Senior Payroll Specialists - IMMEDIATE START
• £20.00 – £25.00 per hour + holiday pay
• 3 to 6 months initially (could extend or go perm)
• Uxbridge - Office-based initially (1–2 months), then hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)

ONE ROLE REQUIRES AUTO ENROLMENT AND NEST EXPERIENCE THE

OTHER ROLE REQUIRES PAYE RECONCILATIONS EXPERIENCE

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation, managing high-volume payroll operations across the UK. Supporting a large temporary workforce, they operate within a fast-paced and compliance-driven environment. They are a team of enthusiastic individuals who support each other's growth and celebrate shared successes. The large payroll function is collaborative and hands-on, with a strong focus on accuracy and service delivery.

About the Job

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who is confident working in a high-volume environment and can quickly add value during a busy period of transition and system utilisation.

• Processing end-to-end UK payroll for a large temporary workforce (30,000–40,000 workers)
• Managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles including PAYE, umbrella and limited company workers
• Managing Auto Enrolment processes including NEST pensions
• Assisting with PAYE reconciliations and third-party remittances
• Administering statutory payments including SSP and parental pay
• Processing deductions such as Attachment of Earnings Orders and student loans
• Completing manual calculations, net adjustments and overpayment corrections
• Supporting RTI submissions and ensuring compliance with current UK payroll legislation
• Handling BACS recalls, Faster Payments and CHAPS transactions
• Responding to payroll queries from employees, stakeholders and external bodies
• Supporting year-end processes including P11Ds and statutory reporting
• Working with the new IT/HR/Finance system and contributing to ongoing process improvements

About the Successful Applicant

You will have strong UK payroll experience within a fast-paced, high-volume environment and a sound understanding of current payroll legislation. Confident handling some manual calculations and system queries, you will be organised, detail-oriented and a quick learner. Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused approach are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a large supportive payroll team within modern office facilities, with structured onboarding to ensure you are set up for success.

How to Proceed:

If you have worked in Payroll and have Auto Enrolment & NEST experience or PAYE reconciliations experience, please call Lucy-Emma on 07825 502491

If this super interim payroll opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact as your next career move awaits!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English