Interim Payroll and Benefits Specialist

About the role

This interim position supports an international business during a period of change in its payroll function. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will own the end‑to‑end UK payroll while coordinating outsourced payrolls for several global locations. The role is ideal for a hands‑on professional who enjoys improving processes and working autonomously.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full UK payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Coordinate outsourced payrolls for Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, India and the USA.
• Administer employee benefits and share schemes.
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and statutory returns.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Develop and document payroll processes and standard operating procedures.
• Work with payroll and HR systems including Infinet Cloud, Deel, NetSuite and HiBob.
• Collaborate with Finance and People teams to support continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing complex end‑to‑end UK payroll processing.
• Experience working with outsourced international payroll providers.
• Knowledge of payroll/HR systems such as Infinet Cloud, Deel, NetSuite or HiBob.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll expertise.
• Experience administering employee benefits and share schemes.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently and quickly become productive in a busy environment.

Required skills

• Infinet Cloud
• Deel
• NetSuite
• HiBob

What we offer

• Competitive day rate or salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working – three days per week in the Southampton office for the first five weeks.
• 4–6 month interim contract.