First Payroll Lead

4791222
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    Day Rate

Temporary 3 month Payroll Project based in the city

Your New Company

You will be joining a global organisation operating across multiple EMEA countries, currently undergoing payroll integration and transformation. The business has a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and system optimisation, working closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to deliver efficient and compliant payroll solutions.

Your New Role

As a Payroll Implementation Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting payroll integration and compliance across the EMEA region, with a strong emphasis on France. This is a hands‑on delivery role focused on ADP Celergo and Workday integration, supporting system implementation, testing, and optimisation during a key phase of the programme.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and supporting payroll implementation activities across EMEA, with primary focus on France
  • Managing ADP Celergo integration with Workday, ensuring accurate and compliant data flow
  • Collaborating with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to deliver successful payroll transitions
  • Conducting system testing, troubleshooting, validation, and payroll data sign‑off
  • Ensuring compliance with local payroll legislation and internal policies throughout implementation
  • Providing training and guidance to internal stakeholders on new payroll processes and controls
What You’ll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Proven experience delivering payroll implementations across EMEA, particularly France
  • Strong hands‑on experience with ADP Celergo and Workday payroll integrations
  • In‑depth understanding of local payroll compliance and regulatory requirements
  • A methodical approach to testing, validation, and issue resolution
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet tight implementation deadlines
  • Immediate availability to start
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
What You’ll Get in Return

  • A temporary contract supporting a key payroll implementation programme
  • Exposure to a complex, multi‑country EMEA payroll environment
  • Hybrid working arrangement with 2–3 days per week in the London office
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior HR, Finance, and payroll stakeholders
  • A role with real impact during a critical phase of payroll transformation


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