At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll transformation projects across EMEA and ensure smooth transitions.
- Company: Join a leading global fintech with a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive contract salary and hands-on experience in a fast-paced industry.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on exciting projects and develop your professional skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming payroll processes in multiple countries.
- Qualifications: Strong payroll expertise in Germany and experience with Belgium/Netherlands payrolls.
We're hiring a hands-on Payroll Transition Specialist for a leading global fintech to deliver complex payroll transformation across EMEA.
This is a delivery role, not governance or PMO. Based on-site in London/Essex, you'll work directly with payroll teams, vendors and stakeholders to take two major programmes through to stable go-live:
- Payroll vendor changes in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
- Migration of Germany's ADP Streamline payroll to ADP Celergo
Responsibilities include:
- End-to-end payroll testing — strategy, detailed test scripts, execution and defect resolution
- Parallel runs, reconciliation and sign-off ahead of go-live
- Training internal payroll teams on new platforms, processes and country legislation
- Embedding controls: approval frameworks, reconciliation, audit-ready documentation
Requirements:
- Strong operational payroll expertise in Germany — essential
- Experience with Belgium and/or Netherlands payrolls — essential
- Proven hands-on experience delivering payroll transitions or implementations — essential
- Deep knowledge of gross-to-net processing, statutory reporting and payroll controls
- Practical experience of payroll testing, managing multiple transitions at the same time, data validation and vendor migration
- German or Dutch language skills and experience with outsourced payroll models and Social Secretaries are a strong advantage.
Contract role, on-site in London/Essex.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST CON INGLESE in City of London employer: ML
Join a leading global fintech that prioritises innovation and employee development, offering a dynamic work culture in the vibrant London/Essex area. As a Payroll Transformation Specialist, you'll benefit from hands-on experience with complex payroll transitions while collaborating closely with diverse teams, ensuring your contributions are recognised and impactful. The company fosters a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and provides opportunities to enhance your skills in a fast-paced industry.
