Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
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
What you need to do now
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