Payroll and Benefits Specialist £450d Inside IR35 London Hybrid

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Contract)

London (2 days office / 3 days remote) £450 per day (Umbrella- Inside IR35) 9-Month Contract Start ASAP

We're partnering with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join them on an initial 9-month contract.

This is a key role responsible for overseeing the delivery of payroll and benefits services for a workforce of approximately 350 employees. Working closely with an outsourced payroll provider, you'll act as the primary liaison for payroll and benefits administration, ensuring all changes are processed accurately and delivered to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the relationship with the outsourced payroll bureau Act as the intermediary between the business and payroll provider, ensuring all payroll changes are communicated and implemented correctly Validate payroll outputs and take ownership of payroll accuracy Administer pension processes, including monthly submissions to AON/Big Blue Touch and reconciliation of deductions Prepare month-end payroll journals and financial reporting Support annual audit activities Liaise with HMRC regarding tax matters and payroll-related queries Monitor PAYE and NIC payments and associated compliance Resolve employee payroll enquiries and issues Support ongoing process improvements within payroll and benefits operations

About You

Significant end-to-end payroll experience within a medium-sized organisation Strong payroll governance, controls and compliance knowledge Experience managing outsourced payroll arrangements Hands-on experience with IRIS Cascade Pension administration experience, ideally involving AON / Big Blue Touch Confident handling payroll reconciliations, financial reporting and month-end journals Strong understanding of PAYE, NIC and HMRC processes Able to operate independently and take ownership of payroll output quality Available to start at short noticeThis is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional who enjoys owning processes, managing stakeholders and ensuring accurate payroll delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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