Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Payroll expert to support a critical payroll transition project following a business acquisition. This role is pivotal in ensuring a smooth transfer of approximately 300 employees to a new payroll entity using ADP UK. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, the buyer, and ADP to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and continuity.

Interim Payroll Specialist/Manager (Agency Worker)

Location: Hybrid (Swindon-based)
Contract: ASAP - 31 December 2025 (potential to extend)
Hours: Minimum 18 hours/week (flexible), full-time considered for the right candidate
Rate: Based on pro-rated salary of 30,000-40,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the payroll transition and setup of a new entity in ADP UK.
• Ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for the go-live month of December.
• Develop and document clear process flow maps for new payroll procedures.
• Implement robust processes to capture variable pay, benefits, and pensions.
• Attend and contribute to ADP UK integration calls and seller stakeholder meetings (and other calls as necessary).
• Provide knowledge transfer and support to the internal HR team.
• Own decision-making during the HR Manager's leave (15-28 November), in conjunction with the buyer.
• Perform detailed payroll checks and validations.
• Operate autonomously with confidence and clarity.
• Provide flexible support to meet business needs, with reciprocal flexibility offered.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in payroll management.
• Hands-on experience with ADP UK, including setting up new entities and transferring payrolls.
• Strong Excel skills for data management and analysis.
• Ability to create process documentation and flowcharts.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to payroll accuracy.
• Confident decision-maker with autonomous working capability.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with iCHM.
• Exposure to TUPE payroll transfers.
• Broader HR operational knowledge.
• Strategic payroll experience and ability to see the bigger picture.

Additional Information

• Some administrative support will be available for transactional tasks.
• Flexibility in hours and days is offered and expected.
• On-site or hybrid working available.