Payroll Advisor - 3 month FTC

Handle are currently working with a fantastic global retailer who are looking for an experienced Payroll Advisor to cover the UK market. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining employee details and calculating wages and deductions based on attendance and timesheets.

Key responsibilities include -

• Process employee payments through the bank and resolve any returned transactions
• Partner with global teams to drive cross-regional improvements and align on best practices
• Prepare monthly finance reports and ad hoc payroll summaries as required
• Manage the payroll inbox, providing timely responses to payroll-related queries from both managers and employees
• Support year-end payroll activities, including statutory reporting
• Partner with third-party providers to stay compliant with local payroll, tax, and National Insurance regulations
• Collaborate with the HR Team to verify payroll data for compliance and accuracy

Candidate requirements -

• Experience managing UK payroll from front to back
• Experience in a fast-paced payroll environment with high volumes of variable data
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with colleagues and third-party vendors through clear and timely communication
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure
• Proactive, with a positive and can-do approach to challenges

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.