Hays
May 14, 2026
Seasonal
Temporary 3 month Payroll Project based in the city Your New Company You will be joining a global organisation operating across multiple EMEA countries, currently undergoing payroll integration and transformation. The business has a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and system optimisation, working closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to deliver efficient and compliant payroll solutions. Your New Role As a Payroll Implementation Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting payroll integration and compliance across the EMEA region, with a strong emphasis on France. This is a hands-on delivery role focused on ADP Celergo and Workday integration, supporting system implementation, testing, and optimisation during a key phase of the programme.Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting payroll implementation activities across EMEA, with primary focus on France Managing ADP Celergo integration with Workday, ensuring accurate and compliant data flow Collaborating with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to deliver successful payroll transitions Conducting system testing, troubleshooting, validation, and payroll data sign-off Ensuring compliance with local payroll legislation and internal policies throughout implementation Providing training and guidance to internal stakeholders on new payroll processes and controls What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience delivering payroll implementations across EMEA, particularly France Strong hands-on experience with ADP Celergo and Workday payroll integrations In-depth understanding of local payroll compliance and regulatory requirements A methodical approach to testing, validation, and issue resolution The ability to work under pressure and meet tight implementation deadlines Immediate availability to start Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams What You'll Get in Return A temporary contract supporting a key payroll implementation programme Exposure to a complex, multi-country EMEA payroll environment Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the London office Opportunity to work closely with senior HR, Finance, and payroll stakeholders A role with real impact during a critical phase of payroll transformation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #