Interim - Payroll Specialist

Our client is one of the world's largest banks by assets with over 100,000 employees in more than 40 countries, including over 2,000 employees in the EMEA region.

The client's wholly owned European subsidiary is a universal bank with its head office in Frankfurt and branches in Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Dublin, Madrid, Milan, Paris, and Prague. This subsidiary offers a comprehensive range of wholesale banking products as well as capital markets and securities products, providing a robust portfolio of financial services within the European Economic Area.

Our client is a proud signatory of the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter. Committed to equal opportunity, they welcome applicants from all backgrounds. They are also an inclusive employer and are open to exploring flexible and agile working patterns where appropriate.

To maintain the efficiency and accuracy of daily HR operations and payroll processes during the interim period. The role is focused on ensuring consistent delivery of Workforce Administration services, overseeing payroll functions, and supporting essential HR activities across multiple locations.

• Oversee Workforce Administration services across multiple locations, ensuring smooth onboarding of approximately 600 employees and screening of around 700 candidates annually.

• Maintain key organizational and position structures critical for finance, information security, and HR data governance.

• Manage HR analytics, reporting, and coordination of long service awards for the EMEA region.

• Serve as a primary contact for over 2,000 employees and key stakeholders, including HRBPs, Country HR Heads, Finance, Legal, and others.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, finance, and third-party service providers.

• Extensive experience in HR operations, including payroll management and Workforce Administration, with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments.

• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of addressing immediate operational challenges and ensuring continuity of service.

• Proven track record of efficiently managing onboarding and screening processes, particularly in fast-paced or high-volume settings.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, adept at quickly building rapport and maintaining relationships across diverse teams.

• Demonstrated agility in learning new systems and processes, with a focus on maintaining operational efficiency during transitional periods.

• Competitive daily rate with the opportunity to enhance your professional track record.

• Experience working with a globally recognized, prestigious company.

• Exposure to a dynamic, international work environment that can broaden your professional network.