*Location: Central London (Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office)
*Job Type: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
*6 month fixed-term contract
We are partnering with an exciting and growing FMCG business based in Central London, they are looking for a adaptable, hands-on Payroll professional to join their team on an initial 6 month fixed term which will be reviewed to possible extension.
You will be responsible for partnering with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll for nearly 4000 employees. This role offers a blend of hands-on payroll delivery, relationship management, and process improvement, providing a genuine opportunity to influence change and lead on payroll transformation initiatives.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Payroll Management: *Deliver end-to-end payroll processing through an outsourced payroll provider.
*Complete line-by-line payroll checks and sign off payroll cycles.
*Manage weekly payroll and two separate monthly payrolls.
*Work with the payroll system provider and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure timely data loads.
*Maintain accurate payroll records, including sickness and absence, starters and leavers, promotions and contractual changes, overtime, and annual leave via Time & Attendance systems.



*Business Partnering: *Act as the primary payroll contact for HR, Finance, and operational stakeholders.
*Provide insight and guidance on payroll matters, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.
*Build strong working relationships and influence through accurate data and expert advice.
*Collaborate with the HR Administration team to manage data integrity and workflow approvals.



*Systems & Process Improvement: *Support payroll transformation and automation initiatives.
*Assist with system changes, including HRIS-to-payroll integrations.
*Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual workload.
*Support improvements to benefits administration, including pensions, medical benefits, company cars, and statutory reporting.
*Manage multiple pension schemes and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Strong experience running high-volume weekly and monthly payrolls.
*Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and HRIS platforms.
*Confident working with manual processes and proactively improving them.
*Strong stakeholder management capability, particularly with HR and Finance.
*Comfortable working in a fast-moving, continuously changing environment.
*Knowledge of benefits administration (pensions, PMI, P11Ds, P60s, company cars).
Desirable:
*Experience within a Shared Services environment.
*Experience supporting budgeting and reward processes.
*Experience within medium-to-large organisations (sector flexible).
*Experience in working in a matrix organisation.
Personal Qualities:
*Excellent relationship-building/stakeholder management skills.
*Positive and solutions-focused attitude.
*High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
*Confident with change and able to contribute ideas and improvements.
*Able to step up, take ownership, and support wider business projects.
If this sounds like an exciting challenge and you are available for a 6 month fixed-term contract, make your application today.