Interim Part-Time Payroll & HR Support Specialist

Interim Part-Time Payroll & HR Support Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Interim Part-Time Payroll & HR Specialist for our fast growing Global Fintech client. They are a successful and ambitious global organisation with their Head office in the US.

This role will be supporting the UK based HR Director to support all employees outside the US which includes the UK, France, Italy and Australia.

The role is part-time 3 days a week to suit and will initially be for 6 months but may extend due to growth.

Although the role is predominately remote, you must be based in the UK in order to attend occasional meetings. You could be based anywhere from Lancashire, to London to Devon or anywhere in between.

This role will be to provide vital support for the growing UK and international teams and will focus primarily on managing (supporting with) payroll for non-US locations while also offering general HR support across global teams. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling payroll administration, providing HR guidance, and assisting with a variety of HR-related tasks. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys working with international teams to ensure a smooth HR experience across borders. With the growth of the organisation, there will also be opportunity to get involved with future mergers and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

International Payroll Support:

• Manage/support payroll processing for non-US locations in collaboration with external payroll providers, ensuring timely and accurate payroll for international employees.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations regarding payroll, taxes, and benefits in non-US regions.
• Work closely with the local HR team and the Payroll team to resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.

General HR Support:

• Assist with the implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures for international teams.
• Provide day-to-day HR support for employees in non-US locations, including benefits administration and employee inquiries.
• Support the on-boarding and off-boarding process for international employees.
• Administer and maintain HRIS systems to ensure accurate record-keeping for international employees.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with the global HR team to ensure consistency and alignment of HR practices across regions.
• Communicate effectively with international teams to provide HR support and resolve any issues related to payroll, benefits, or HR processes.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in HR and payroll administration, with a focus on international or multi-location support.
• Knowledge of UK payroll processes a must and ideally familiar with international payroll and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of UK HR policies, employment law, and benefits administration, especially within the context of global operations.
• Excellent data, spreadsheet and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and payroll platforms
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams globally.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must be UK based in order to attend occasional meetings in person.
• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get on with whatever needs doing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) or other relevant HR qualifications.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid team environment.
• Familiarity with payroll and HR systems used in non-US locations.

This is a hands-on operational role, but for someone with scope other opportunities may arise as the company grows.