Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist

Join a growing IT organisation in Reading who are seeking an Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist to join a medium team. This will take ownership of numerous countries, partnering with an external vendor. Client Details Our Client Growing IT firm within Berkshire Highly acquisitive Operating in over 20 EMEA countries currently Headcount in excess of 1900 employees across Europe Hybrid working and adjustable working pattern Supportive, collaborative team structure Description Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist Managing end-to-end payroll processing across multiple EMEA countries. Coordinating with external payroll providers and monitoring service delivery. Processing complex payroll elements including equity-based compensation and other variable payments. Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations and supporting month-end activities. Ensuring statutory payments, taxes and pension contributions are processed accurately and on time. Supporting payroll compliance, controls and audit requirements. Managing payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders. Assisting with year-end reporting and statutory submissions. Contributing to payroll transformation, process improvement and automation initiatives. Creating and maintaining payroll procedures and documentation.

Profile Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist Proven experience managing payroll across multiple EMEA countries (highly desirable) Happy to commute to the office 2x days per week (Reading) Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance and controls. Experience working with outsourced payroll providers. Payroll accounting experience, including journals and reconciliations. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure. A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement. Experience supporting payroll system implementations or transformation projects would be advantageous.

Job Offer Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist Total day rate (inclusive of holiday pay): £180 - £205 per day, dependent on experience Location: Reading, free parking on site 2x days per week in the office (Hybrid) 40 hours per week Adjustable start and finish times Interim (rolling) - likelihood of permanent transition Immediate start