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