Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Temporary 49500 - 60500 £ / year (est.) Remote
Randstad Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage UK payroll for a leading healthcare company and ensure compliance.
  • Company: Join a global leader in healthcare and medical technology.
  • Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive pay, and potential for permanent roles.
  • Other info: Enjoy autonomy and career growth in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Be the payroll expert and make a difference for employees across the UK.
  • Qualifications: Experience in payroll management; CIPP certification is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.

We are partnering with a global, market-leading healthcare and medical technology company in their search for a Payroll Specialist (UK Payroll). This is an initial 6-month temporary contract (covering an upcoming retirement, with the potential to extend or evaluate permanent opportunities), offering flexible working (fully remote with occasional office visits) and paying up to £260 per day via umbrella for the right candidate.

The Role: Operating in an autonomous, standalone capacity for the UK business, you will take ownership of the accurate and compliant delivery of the monthly UK payroll for approximately (Apply online only) employees across multiple sites and remote locations. Acting as the key UK statutory subject matter expert, you will manage end-to-end data gathering, validate inputs/outputs with an outsourced managed payroll provider, and work closely with international HR and Finance stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • End-to-End Payroll Management: Lead the monthly UK payroll cycle for ~(Apply online only) employees, gathering overtime, deductions, sickness, and leave data, and transmitting fixed/variable files to the outsourced provider.
  • Gross-to-Net Validation prior experience with outsourced bureau models and platforms such as ResourceLink / Zellis or Workday is nice to have but not essential.

Qualifications: CIPP certification (or equivalent payroll qualification) is desirable, but qualified by experience is welcome.

Soft Skills: High level of autonomy, proactive communication skills to liaise with cross-border stakeholders, and meticulous attention to detail.

Payroll Specialist employer: Randstad Finance

Join a dynamic financial services company in Watford that values innovation and integrity, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions directly impact the organisation's financial success. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will thrive in an environment that encourages self-starters to take ownership of their roles while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative atmosphere.

Randstad Finance

Contact Details:

Randstad Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Specialist

End-to-End Payroll Management
UK Payroll Knowledge
Data Gathering
Gross-to-Net Validation
Outsourced Payroll Provider Experience
CIPP Certification or Equivalent
Proactive Communication Skills