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Payroll Specialist

📍 London£27000 - £36000 per annumPosted 25 August 2026

Payroll Specialist – Part time – 6 month FTC – London – up to £36,000 per annum (£45,000 FTE)

Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a hospitality company, who are looking for an interim Payroll Specialist, on a 6 month FTC, part time basis. The Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of all thing’s payroll and benefits, for 340 employees. You will have a strong payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage payroll & benefits processes accurately, within a fast paced environment. This role is 2/3 days in their Central London office.

The Payroll Specialist will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

  • Managing monthly and bi-weekly payrolls through our outsourced providers
  • Liaising with payroll partners to provide reports, information and manual calculations where needed, and resolve any queries or discrepancies promptly
  • Handle all payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), ensuring accurate records and supporting paperwork are completed
  • Liaise with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll issues
  • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company procedures
  • Support periodic salary reviews and benchmarking to help us stay competitive and aligned with market trends

Key Skills:

  • Minimum of 3+ years hands on experience of payroll
  • Proven track record of managing payroll end to end, ideally within a multi-entity, multi country or fast paced environment.
  • Experience working with rota systems and outsourced payroll providers
  • Strong understanding of payroll practices and legislation, with an eye on updates and compliance
  • Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
  • Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable in a fast paced environment

If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.

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