Payroll Specialist - London

Payroll Specialist - LondonWe are seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract within a leading consumer retail business based in Central London. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering payroll operations across the group while supporting the transition to a new payroll system (Dayforce) and updated processes. The role covers payroll for several thousand colleagues across the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.Key Responsibilities:Support the Global Payroll Manager in the global rollout of the Dayforce system, leading training and transition efforts for the payroll team.Champion a culture of continuous improvement, reviewing processes, systems, and ways of working, and incorporating external best practices. This may include team restructuring.Provide critical support for new business initiatives that impact payroll processes and systems.Lead the update of payroll team policies and procedures to reflect the new system and processes.Manage relationships with international payroll bureaus to ensure service delivery, compliance with local regulations, and optimal value to the Group.Ensure the team''s learning and development needs are met through goal setting, coaching, and constructive feedback.Oversee team workload, identify future resourcing needs, and support recruitment efforts.Ensure effective onboarding of new team members.Support the review and implementation of an enhanced benefits offering.Prepare payroll-related journal entries ..... full job details .....