Payroll & Expenses Officer (Workday/Payroll Transition Experience Required) Part-time – 3 days per week (on-site) 6-month fixed-term contract Hayes, Middlesex I am working with a leading client in their field to recruit a
part-time Payroll & Expenses Officer to support the finance team during a key period of transition. This role is based at their UK Head Office in Hayes and requires on-site working
3 days per week for a
6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who has either worked with
Workday or has been involved in transitioning payroll systems, ensuring a smooth and compliant process. You’ll be responsible for running payrolls from start to finish, supporting system improvements, and ensuring HMRC compliance by auditing and validating historical payroll data.
The Role: - Own and manage two payrolls, ensuring timely and accurate processing each period
- Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries across the business
- Work closely with HR and the Finance Manager on payroll processing, expenses, and system enhancements
- Play a key role in payroll system transition activities, ensuring data accuracy and compliance during the move to Workday (or from another system)
- Audit historic payroll to ensure HMRC compliance and rectify any discrepancies
- Process employee expenses in line with company policy
What We’re Looking For: - Proven payroll experience, managing payrolls from start to finish
- Experience using Workday or involvement in transitioning payroll from one system to another
- Strong understanding of HMRC payroll compliance and confident in identifying/reporting discrepancies
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft 365
- Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive approach to work
- Excellent communicator and team player
- Able to work on-site in Hayes 3 days per week
- Immediately available or available on short notice preferred
Key Responsibilities: - Process payroll and BACs payments accurately and on time
- Maintain accurate payroll records and data
- Reconcile payroll and investigate discrepancies
- Liaise with HMRC and external auditors as required
- Prepare payroll reports and assist with statutory submissions such as P11Ds and PSA
- Process employee expenses, both cash and credit card claims
