Interim Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Southampton | 3 days per week | Immediate Start
A growing PE-backed FinTech is seeking a hands-on Interim Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take ownership of a complex payroll environment and bring structure, controls and documentation to a critical function.
This is not a payroll leadership role where you’ll oversee a team. We’re looking for someone who has personally processed payrolls themselves and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves from day one.
Key responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end UK payroll processing.
- Coordinate outsourced payrolls across Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, India and the US.
- Manage benefits and share scheme administration.
- Build payroll standard operating procedures and process documentation from scratch.
- Support payroll controls, reconciliations and stakeholder queries.
- Work closely with Finance and People teams to improve payroll processes and governance.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience running complex UK payrolls end-to-end.
- Experience coordinating international payroll providers.
- Exposure to Infinet Cloud, Deel, NetSuite and/or HiBob.
- CIPP qualified or equivalent practical payroll expertise.
- Strong benefits administration experience.
- Ability to document processes while delivering operational workload.
- Calm, methodical approach with the ability to pick up a handover quickly and get productive at pace.
Location requirements For the first five weeks, you’ll be required in Southampton three days per week, working closely alongside the payroll and finance teams.
This is an opportunity to join a business that needs an experienced practitioner who can bring order, process and expertise to a fast-moving environment while delivering the day-to-day payroll operation.
Interested? Please send your CV and availability for a call today to joflynn@nscg.com
| Remuneration: | Negotiable |
| Location: | South East |
| Reference: | JN -072026-32169_1784811671 |
| Type: | Contract |
| Industry: | Financial Services |
| Sector: | Financial Services |
| Skills: | Payroll |
| Date added: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |