Payroll Sepcialist

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Insurance
  • Pay

    £55,000
  • Closing date

    25 May 2025

Temporary Payroll Specialist role starts ASAP - 3 days in the office

Your new company

Global insurance company that is based in the City of London

Your new role

  • Manage monthly payroll inputs including starters, leavers, pay changes, bonuses, and benefits.
  • Liaise with the payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
  • Maintain payroll calendars and documentation in line with legal and internal requirements.
  • Ensure data accuracy across payroll runs and HR systems, resolving discrepancies proactively.
  • Generate and distribute payroll reports to finance and pensions teams.
  • Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Support annual compensation and bonus cycles, ensuring payroll readiness.
  • Coordinate benefits enrolments and ensure accurate payroll deductions.
  • Assist with payroll audits and compliance reporting.
  • Contribute to HR-led initiatives such as wellbeing events and employee engagement activities.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven payroll experience, ideally within financial services or insurance.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems, preferably
    ADP iHCM.
  • Familiarity with pension schemes and statutory payroll requirements.
  • Experience working within an HR team and collaborating across departments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return

  • A competitive salary

  • Hybrid working

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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