Payroll Specialist - Part time, 3 days per week

About the Company:

This company is dedicated to building a better world through intelligent and creative communications. Working with clients who are addressing some of the most significant challenges of our time through science, technology, and engineering, the company is renowned for its ability to help organisations convey their stories, make meaningful connections, and influence behaviours. With a strong commitment to excellence, the company fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees benefit from a culture of continual learning, supported by first-rate training programmes and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic and forward-thinking finance team on a part-time basis, 3 days per week or the equivalent. The Payroll Specialist role offers the chance to work across multiple regions, including the UK, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, and the Middle East. This part-time position, based in London, involves taking ownership of the payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Working closely with the CFO, Finance Director, and Talent teams, the Payroll Specialist will play a key role in driving process improvements, managing payroll transitions, and supporting employees across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to make a significant impact within a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Collaborate with Talent teams to facilitate payroll changes, including new hires, leavers, bonuses, and benefits.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for sign-off by the Finance Director or CFO.
• Investigate and resolve payroll data issues, discrepancies, and errors.
• Post payroll journals to the finance system and upload pension contribution reports monthly.
• Support the payroll, employee tax, and pension setup for new jurisdictions in collaboration with external vendors and internal teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll queries.
• Lead the project to consolidate UK payroll to one external agency.
• Stay updated on changes in taxation, pensions, and national insurance legislation across all regions, providing guidance to senior leadership.
• Assist with ensuring HR systems and salary budgets are accurately updated.
• Support other finance team projects and tasks as required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Professional qualification in Payroll or significant demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, pensions, and accounting principles.
• Extensive understanding of PAYE/NIC, statutory payments, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll in Belgium is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

This part-time Payroll Specialist role is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence. If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance, this could be the perfect role for you.