Job Description

UK Payroll SME (Workday)Remote2–3 months contract - Immediate start or at short notice£300-£350 daily rate Outside IR35We’re looking for an experienced UK Payroll BAU SME to support a major client during a critical phase of their payroll operations.This role needs someone confident working autonomously, with strong initiative, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage senior stakeholders particularly across the US.Key Requirements:3–5 years’ experience in UK Payroll (BAU) using Workday – ESSENTIALPrivate Equity or high-ranking Financial Services background – IdeallyDemonstrated US stakeholder management experienceProactive, “get up and go” attitudeCore ResponsibilitiesConduct UK Payroll Parallel Data Reviews, including HMRC calculator comparisonsPerform Payroll Data Load Reviews (Payroll History, Payment Elections, Tax Codes, etc.)Support UK Payroll Configuration Reviews – SMP, Taxes, Post-payroll reportingAssist with ongoing BAU UK payroll processing for key entitiesIf this sounds like you, please send me a copy of your CV, and I’ll arrange a confidential call to discuss next steps.JGA are dedicated to delivering the best possible candidate experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not always able to respond to every individual applicant. If your application is shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch. Thank you for your understanding.JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

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