Payroll Analyst – 9‑Month Temporary, Hybrid, £270‑300/day

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst to join a leading global financial services organisation in London on a nine‑month temporary assignment. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive daily rate of £270‑300.

Key responsibilities

• Process accurate monthly payroll for the full employee life‑cycle, including starters, leavers, transfers and family leave.
• Maintain payroll data in ADP iHCM and Workday, ensuring changes are reflected correctly.
• Manage payroll accounting activities such as general ledger postings, reconciliations and internal account movements.
• Collaborate with HR Shared Services, Benefits and Global Mobility teams to support expatriate and international mobility payroll.
• Reconcile pension and benefit deductions and prepare monthly reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll queries with high‑quality customer service.
• Assist with internal and external audits and contribute to payroll controls and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Required profile

• Strong end‑to‑end UK payroll processing experience, preferably within a fast‑paced corporate or financial services environment.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, tax and statutory payments.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• ADP iHCM
• Workday
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

What we offer

• Hybrid working model.
• 9‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Daily rate of £270‑300.