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Payroll Specialist (Interim)

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Job Description - Payroll Specialist (Interim)

Job Title: Payroll Specialist (Interim)

Location: Office Location: Stretford, Manchester, M17 1ED
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Contract Length: 3-6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £130 - £150 per day

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who can quickly integrate into an established function and deliver accurate, end-to-end payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end processing of payroll across UK (and ideally Ireland)
Ensuring all payroll activities are completed accurately and on time
Performing payroll reconciliations and validation checks independently
Managing payroll-related queries and resolving discrepancies
Supporting compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and regulations
Liaising with internal stakeholders and external providers where required

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (Ireland knowledge desirable)
Ability to carry out payroll checking autonomously with a high degree of accuracy
Experience working with or alongside a Managed Service Provider (desirable, not essential)
Quick to learn new payroll systems and processes
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a proactive payroll professional who can hit the ground running, work independently, and ensure seamless payroll delivery during this interim period.

If you are immediately available and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered.

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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