via reed · 29 May 2026 ·16 days ago

Interim Payroll Specialist

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Central London Contract GBP 31,200 – 44,850
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Interim Payroll Specialist – Immediate Start (3 Months+)

We are currently working with a highly reputable organisation within the tech sector who are looking to appoint an Interim Payroll Specialist on an immediate basis to provide cover during a period of leave.

This is an initial 3-month assignment, with the potential for extension depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the delivery of an accurate and timely end-to-end payroll process

  • Managing a manual payroll environment, ensuring all calculations and adjustments are processed correctly

  • Processing payroll using ADP (candidates must have prior experience with this system)

  • Handling employee payroll queries, providing clear and timely responses

  • Working closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll inputs

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal controls

  • Supporting payroll reconciliations and reporting where required

Key Requirements:
  • Proven experience working in a payroll position within a manual payroll environment

  • Strong working knowledge of ADP is essential – candidates without this experience will not be considered

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting

  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with employees and internal teams

  • Ability to start immediately and quickly get up to speed

This is a great opportunity to join a well-regarded business and provide critical support to a busy payroll function.

Should you be interested please apply below

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