Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading News and Media business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Payroll Specialist for 3 months.

Role:

Our client is looking for an immediate interim Payroll Specialist to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:

• Be the key contact person for external payroll providers, HR and Finance Department, responsible for the monthly end to end payroll process for the assigned countries.
• Process payroll information from Workday to Cloudpay (Integration validation and input information via template).
• Managing new joiners and terminations.
• Review reports and liaise with internal partners to ensure the data/all changes are accurate and complete.
• Ensure all employees are accurately recorded in Workday.
• Post reconciliation, provide approval to third party payroll providers.
• Total payroll (earnings, voluntary and mandatory deductions) will be provided to Finance and Accountants for verification to General Ledger.
• Ensure all legal, social and pension obligations are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Respond to employee enquiries in a pro-active and courteous manner.
• Managing the year end processes.
• Managing risk within your role. Escalating when appropriate.
• Provide support for audit enquiries.
• Perform Adhoc reconciliation and research any discrepancies.
• Extensive payroll experience, including previous experience on multi-country international payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present clear information, convey ideas, and prepare reports.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, employees and external vendors through a collaborative and proactive approach.

Profile:

The successful interim Payroll Specialist will have 3+ years International experience.
You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.

Salary & Benefits:

This role is paying between £25-£31p/h + Holiday (DOE)

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