Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist

Join a global payroll team supporting end-to-end payroll operations across the EMEA region. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional with multi-country payroll experience to partner with HR, employees and external providers. Client Details Our Client Global telecommunications business with a strong base in the south of England, main hub office in Maidenhead Operating in over 20+ countries across the EMEA region More than 2,000 employees across their main European hub locations Fast-paced, highly acquisitive business with a strong growth trajectory Large multinational workforce Description Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist Manage the day-to-day administration of assigned payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, statutory deductions, benefits and other payroll-related payments. Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to collect, review and validate payroll data prior to submission to external payroll providers. Maintain a strong understanding of payroll operations and ensure payroll activities are completed in line with established procedures and controls. Support the management of complex payroll activities, including international payroll considerations, cross-border transactions and employee mobility arrangements where applicable. Assist the Payroll Lead in the delivery of payroll services across the EMEA region within an outsourced payroll environment. Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries and escalations, providing a high level of service to employees, business stakeholders and external vendors. Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure appropriate controls are maintained over payments to payroll vendors, benefit providers and statutory authorities. Support employee, stakeholder and supplier enquiries, ensuring issues are resolved accurately and within agreed timelines. Maintain payroll process documentation, controls and procedures to support compliance, consistency and audit requirements. Profile Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple European countries. Experience working within outsourced payroll operating models and partnering with third-party payroll providers. Familiarity with HR and payroll systems, including integrated payroll environments. Understanding of employee benefits and other payroll-related compensation processes would be beneficial. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll controls within a regulated environment. Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools. Has the ability to commute to Maidenhead and is available immediately or on short notice Job Offer Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist Assignment running until June 2027 Total pay rate: c. £200 per day (inc. holiday pay) 2x days per week at Maidenhead site Free parking on site and commutable via public transport Full time role - 37.5 hours per week Adjustable start and finish times Start date: ASAP