Senior HR Payroll Specialist

Senior HR Payroll Specialist

Full-Time On-site
Retail Human Resources plc

Central London | Office Based | Immediate Start
Weekly Pay via Agency Payroll

We are recruiting for an experienced EU Payroll, Mobility & Immigration Specialist to support a leading international business on a temporary basis.

This is a hands-on role managing payroll operations across multiple European countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless payroll experience for employees and expatriates. Working closely with HR, Finance, external payroll providers, and tax advisors, you will play a key role in maintaining payroll governance across EU markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processes across multiple European countries.
  • Partner with local HR teams, payroll providers and Finance stakeholders.
  • Validate and approve payroll data throughout the payroll cycle.
  • Coordinate expatriate payroll activities with mobility partners and tax advisors.
  • Oversee salary payments, taxes, social security and statutory deductions.
  • Produce monthly and quarterly payroll reporting.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies.
  • Support payroll audits, compliance activities and process improvements.
  • Manage immigration administration for employees relocating into and out of EU markets.

About You

  • Must have experience managing payroll across multiple European countries.
  • Previous payroll experience within a retail, FMCG, customer-facing or high-volume environment (1,000+ employees preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of European payroll legislation, taxation and expatriate payroll requirements.
  • Experience working with global mobility programmes and immigration processes.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems such as Workday.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly organised, accurate and able to work to tight deadlines.
  • Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong multi-country EU payroll experience to join a collaborative and international team on an immediate-start temporary assignment.

Reference: RO: 3000

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Senior HR Payroll Specialist employer: Retail Human Resources plc

One Stop is an excellent employer that combines the benefits of a large organisation with the close-knit feel of a neighbourhood store, making it a welcoming environment for both customers and colleagues. With a strong commitment to community involvement, flexible working options, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, employees have ample opportunities for personal growth and to make a meaningful impact in their local areas. Join us at One Stop, where your contributions are valued and celebrated, and every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Retail Human Resources plc

Contact Details:

Retail Human Resources plc Recruitment Team