Location: Canary Wharf, Greater London
Salary: £17-£19 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (2-3 months)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Working Pattern: Initially office-based, transitioning to a hybrid model after training
Are you a passionate Payroll Advisor looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our client, a highly regulated professional services business, is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join their People team during an exciting period of growth and transformation! This is your chance to play a crucial role in delivering exceptional payroll services to employees across multiple UK locations.
The Role:
As a Payroll Advisor, you will report directly to the Payroll Manager and be responsible for supporting the monthly payroll process. You'll ensure that an accurate and efficient payroll service is delivered to approximately 500 to 800 employees. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you!
Key Responsibilities:
Support the monthly payroll delivery for a significant number of UK employees.
Collate and process payroll data related to starters, leavers, contractual changes, benefits, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Maintain accurate payroll records and meet all audit requirements.
Conduct regular payroll data validation and reconciliation checks.
Prepare and submit monthly reports to third-party providers.
Assist with payroll administration and benefits processing.
Address employee and manager payroll queries with top-notch customer service.
Ensure all payroll activities comply with company policies and regulations.
About You:
Essential Experience & Skills:
Proven experience running payroll for 500 to 800+ employees.
Strong payroll administration and advisory skills.
Excellent Excel proficiency, including managing and manipulating payroll data.
Experience with Workday is highly desirable.
Previous in-house payroll function experience (non-bureau).
Exceptional attention to detail with a strong compliance awareness.
Ability to manage priorities effectively within tight deadlines.Personal Attributes:
Collaborative and approachable working style.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to support the wider People team.
Professional, personable, and a true team player.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative team and contribute to an important function during a busy period. If you are enthusiastic about payroll and eager to support a growing organisation, we want to hear from you!
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Salary description
£17.00 - £19.00 per hour