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AVK is a leading player in the data centre sector, committed to driving innovation and sustainability in critical and prime power installations. We are on a mission to transform the industry, aligning our strategies with a sustainable future. The Payroll Manager role is a hands-on role delivering payroll across a growing European footprint. AVK has recently implemented a new payroll system (ADP) and now operates five European payrolls within a fast-moving, multi-entity business. Working with the People Operations Manager, you'll lead on the end-to-end payroll operation to ensure payroll runs smoothly and is processed accurately, while embedding new ways of working, stabilising systems and shaping our operation to be resilient and ready to scale. As part of this and as the organisation continues to grow and operate internationally, you'll manage shadow payrolls and lead on payroll readiness for new operational sites, ensuring systems, data and processes are set up correctly from day one. You will also be responsible for the administration of Employee Benefits Platforms ensuring timely registration and de-registration of employees through established processes. AVK is a leading player in the data centre sector, committed to driving innovation and sustainability in critical and prime power installations. We are on a mission to transform the industry, aligning our strategies with a sustainable future. Key Responsibilities: Payroll delivery & stabilisation Deliver accurate and timely payroll across the UK and all European payrolls, carrying out pre- and post-payroll checks, reconciliations and variance analysis. Own payroll calendars, cut-offs and inputs to ensure smooth month-end delivery. Work closely with external providers, support the bedding-in, optimisation and account management of ADP, including internal audits, validation and issue resolution. Manage pension schemes, including change processes, reporting, reenrolment and compliance duties. Stakeholder support Act as a trusted partner for payroll queries from colleagues, managers and People Partners, managing our Payroll inbox and consistently responding to all email within 24 hours. Work closely with Finance on reconciliations, reporting and cost accuracy. Build strong partnerships with payroll providers, leading retros and addressing or escalating issues as needed. Compliance & controls Ensure payroll processing complies with local statutory, tax and reporting requirements across jurisdictions. Support internal and external audits, maintaining clear documentation and controls. Lead on change projects ensuring a smooth transition (payrolled benefits in 2027 is one example you'll drive at AVK). Growth & change Support payroll setup and readiness for new sites and entities, including data mapping, processes and provider coordination. Help shape payroll processes that can scale as our European operations expand. Work closely with People and Finance on payroll implications of growth, change and new locations. Requirements Experience with running payroll for 300+ employees (with complexities around overtime, on call, fuel card, electric car/healthcare benefits) European payroll experience Shadow payroll experience Good communication skills good at relationship building Benefits Up to 60,000 base salary Competitive benefits package Flexible / hybrid working options Ongoing training and career development Supportive, collaborative team environment Health Care Bonus Scheme

Purpose of the Job As HR Officer for Hachette UK Distribution, you will work closely with the HR Business Partners and HR Assistant to drive and deliver our people objectives. You will work with the team to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle and will have a focus on supporting and managing a variety of employee relations cases and practice updates. You may also support our key people projects for 2026 and will work closely with employees and managers to provide HR guidance and advice. What you'll be doing Building relationships with employees and managers by being a visible presence in the business - providing trusted and pragmatic advice and guidance on HR policy and practice. Effectively supporting and managing certain employee relations cases, escalating more complex cases to our HRBPs as required. This is a key element of the role. Working with the team to support aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, probation, absence and performance management. Advising and supporting managers with recruitment activity and advice on recruitment best practice. Ensuring HR policies and procedures are up to date and contributing to the ongoing review and development of HR processes and standard operating procedures. May support a range of HR projects for 2026, including communication and engagement, employee value proposition, and people development. Together with the HR Assistant, support the team with reporting and management of our HR systems. Keeping up to date with changes in employment law, monitoring trends in employment practices and advising on appropriate proactive action with support from the HR Business Partners. Supporting the HR Assistant with payroll and onboarding cover where needed. These are the main requirements of the role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time. Personal Attributes/Skills Excellent communication skills - can communicate in a logical way, to listen and to clearly present information to others. Able to adapt approach and style to the situation. Ability to multi-task and prioritise a variety of activities. Can generate ideas and solutions offering a range of options. Is comfortable to deal with sensitive issues and to maintain confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates a high level of initiative and autonomy, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Keenness to build positive relationships with all colleagues through understanding the business. Excellent attention to detail. Team player with a positive, 'can do' attitude. Takes pride in providing first-class partnering to managers and employees across our business. Experience/Knowledge Proven experience of managing employee relations cases end to end, escalating more complex cases where needed. Proven experience of coordinating aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, absence and performance management. Sound understanding of Human Resources practice and a good grasp of employment law and forthcoming changes. High level of competency in the use of MS Office package. Desirable - CIPD qualified or studying. About Hachette UK Distribution We, Hachette UK Distribution, are a leading book distribution company in the UK. We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group. The Culture We are incredibly proud of the contribution publishing makes to the world and are continuously evolving our inclusive, transparent, open and progressive culture. We believe our people and creativity can only thrive in an environment where everyone feels free to share ideas, opinions and criticism. The company makes diversity an integral part of its publishing and staff identity, through a programme called 'Changing the Story, which is one of the core pillars of our business strategy. The other key pillars of strategy are 'understanding consumers', 'owner mentality' and 'growth mindset' and we actively look to recruit people who are able to demonstrate these behaviours. Benefits: Great working environment Product discount Social events .

Financial Accountant - Hospitality - London - £40k-£45k - Hybrid Your new company You will work for a successful hotel group with multiple properties across Europe. Your new role Fixed-asset leadership - Taking full charge of long-term asset records and working closely with project teams to track spend, progress, and impacts of new developments. Business Partnering - Acting as the finance link for build activity, reviewing costs, challenging assumptions, and approving supplier invoices. Banking control - Owning group banking processes and ensuring movements reconcile cleanly across UK and Irish entities. Payroll ownership - Running monthly pay cycles for reception teams and site managers with full accountability from input to reporting. Revenue and system alignment - Keeping system balances tight and partnering with hotel managers to match bookings, payments, and guest activity. Tax and statutory duties - Completing recurring Irish tax submissions and preparing UK financial statements outside audit scope. Month-end - Driving close activities including depreciation postings, IFRS-16 entries, and cash-related journals What you'll need to succeed Recent relevant experience in a similar Financial Accountant or Assistant Accountant role. Fixed assets and business partnering experience are essential. If you haven't previously been involved in Payroll, VAT, statutory accounts or IFRS16 that's ok! Training can be provided if you are keen to learn. You will be actively working towards a professional accounting qualification (i.e. ACCA/CIMA), with exams sat and passed. Strong understanding of double entry. Immediate availability preferred, candidates on up to 1 month notice will be considered. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home each week. Study support Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% 8% employer pension contribution with option to take as cash. 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. #

A superb Finance Manager position has arisen in a manufacturing subsidiary of an instantly recognisable group based in Kingston Upon Thames Client Details Michael Page Finance are retained by a leading manufacturing subsidiary of a globally recognised group. A globally recognised specialist in high-performance product solutions, with a proud heritage. With over a century of engineering expertise, they have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, working in close partnership with OEMs and customers across demanding industries such as construction, mining, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing. Backed by a worldwide network of manufacturing sites and distributors, they deliver consistent support, technical excellence, and trusted products on a global scale. The company designs and manufactures an extensive range of products, using advanced materials developed for high-pressure, high-wear environments. Continuous improvement, material science, and collaborative problem-solving are central to everything they do, ensuring customers can rely on improved equipment performance, extended service life, and confidence in safety-critical applications. In 2025 the business delivered £24m in revenue and are consistently performing and delivering on their long-term plan. They have manufacturing sites across Europe and supply-chain across the world. Due to a promotion they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager based at their largest manufacturing site and headquarters in Kingston upon Thames Description Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will be responsible for key areas across the Finance function, particularly managing the month end close, ensuring adherence to internal controls and complying with all internal and external reporting requirements and audits. They will be responsible for: Leading a small team of 2 Maintain a robust control environment Managing the month end close and reporting to group Oversee all reconciliations - bank, balance sheet etc. Support the annual budget and forecasts Assist in the group and local statutory audit Cash and treasury management Payroll Profile The Finance Manager will be: A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), ideally from a top practice with 2-4 years post qualified experience Able to work independently to tight deadlines Able to manage direct reports Strong Excel skills - pivots, look ups, sumifs Experience within the manufacturing sector Job Offer The Finance Manager position comes with a base salary of £, plus bonus and corporate benefits including 8% matched pension 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday. (3 days allocated to the Christmas shut down) Life Assurance x 4

Human Resources Business Partner (Full-Time, Permanent) Hybrid; 2 3 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with our client Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, their expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Their global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to their customers. They are recognised for their deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned them a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with our client. What does an HRBP role mean at our client? Provide experienced HR business partnering and HR operations support across multiple European countries. Act as a reliable and trusted Advisor to managers and leaders on employee relations, day to day people management, HR processes, and complex employee matters while ensuring a consistent and compliant employee experience. This role combines strong HRBP capability with operational ownership to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient HR delivery. The role has an operational focus, with responsibility for delivering core HR activities efficiently and accurately. It also provides support for payroll and total rewards processes, working closely with Finance, external providers, and HR colleagues, using existing frameworks and guidance. What s in it for you: Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership What to expect HR Business Partnering: Support managers and leaders with people related matters, providing practical guidance aligned with company policies and employment law. Influence and challenge managers to improve performance, engagement, and decision making. Translate business needs into practical, scalable HR solutions across Europe. Act as a point of contact for HR queries across the employee lifecycle. Provide advice for managers on communication, conflict resolution, and change leadership. Employee Relations: Handle complex employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and restructures. Advise managers on best practice approaches to people management issues. Ensure all actions comply with employment legislation and internal policies. HR Operations and Compliance: Deliver day to day HR operations across supported countries, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance. Ensure HR policies, processes, and documentation are up to date and applied consistently. Coordinate absence management processes and support wellbeing initiatives. Support employee lifecycle activity, including onboarding, changes, and exits. Provide operational support for recruitment activity, including interview coordination, agency liaison, and onboarding administration. Payroll and Total Rewards Support: Act as the HR point of contact for payroll, working closely with Finance and external providers to ensure accurate and timely processing. Support payroll governance by reviewing data, resolving escalated issues, and improving processes. Support compensation and benefits activities, such as salary review cycles, benefits administration, and benchmarking exercises. Advise managers on reward processes and escalate complex cases as required. Talent, Performance and Development: Support talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management cycles. Assist with talent and succession discussions by providing data and insights. Support learning and development activities as required. Promote consistent performance management practices across regions. Change, Culture and Engagement: Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and transformation activity. Champion company culture, values, and DEI principles. Support engagement and wellbeing initiatives that improve employee experience. HR Systems and Data: Ensure accurate HR data management and effective use of HR systems. Produce and interpret people data to support workforce decisions. Ensure compliance with GDPR and local data protection requirements. Global HR Collaboration: Work collaboratively with HR colleagues across Europe, China, Brazil and other global teams to ensure alignment and consistency. Support HR projects, policy updates, and system improvements as required. Does this sound like you: Bachelor s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or Professional Qualification (e.g. CIPD level 5 or above) is highly desirable. 7+ years experience in a generalist HR or HRBP role, ideally in a multinational environment. Experience in a multinational company would be an advantage. Strong HR business partnering capability with the confidence to influence senior leaders. Solid understanding of HR operations across multiple countries. Working knowledge of payroll and compensation/benefits processes. Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge. Interested? Click apply!

Payroll Manager - 12 Month FTC Portfolio Payroll are proud to be representing our client who are a global life sciences business. Job Overview You will manage the payroll team and assist with delivery of monthly UK payrolls as well as assisting with a small EU payroll. Day to Day Responsibilities: Manage an in-house monthly payroll process, including input and data uploads Processing expenses claims Dealing with queries from employees and stakeholders Statutory reporting, including P60s, P11ds and PAYE Settlement Agreement Assisting with processing EU payrolls - in house Supervising a team of 2 Essential Skills and Competencies: UK Payroll legislation knowledge High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: Experience with Sage Experience using multiple payroll platforms Experience with European Payrolls 51457MTR2 INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

EMEA Payroll Clerk London £40,000 - £47,000 per annum + bonus Global Retailer An opportunity has arisen for an EMEA Payroll Clerk to join a global retailer. This company places emphasis on people, collaboration, and development. This is a hybrid role with the expectations of 4 days a week in office. Details of the role: Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be an integral part of the payroll team, supporting with a wide variety of payroll duties. The business is looking for someone which is proactive who alongside their business-as-usual tasks, will help drive efficiencies in the payroll department. Responsibilities include: Assisting with the payroll data across the group for 10 European regions in particular Italy and Benelux Ensuring payroll checks are implemented Ensure checks are carried out for new starters Overseeing statutory payments and deductions Managing payroll inbox and addressing queries Continuously looking at ways to improve the payroll process Skills required: 1-3 years' EMEA payroll experience Experience with time and attendance systems ideally from a retail setting Experience of Workday Softer skills required would include excellent communication skills and the ability to be proactive. Benefits provided include 25 holiday, bonus, 2 weeks remote working, health insurance, gym/personal benefits, and incredible discounts across the brand which can be extended to friends and family.

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor to join a busy commercial organisation based in Salisbury, to support a UK and international workforce across EMEA, Latin America and the Pacific.The RoleA true HR Generalist role with a lot of variety, where you will be providing hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle to the UK and International workforce while working closely with the HR Director to support HR strategy, engagement and global initiatives. Key responsibilities will includeRecruitment Support end-to-end recruitment activities across the business Advertise vacancies, arrange interviews and manage recruitment administration Liaise with agencies and external partners Ensure immigration and right to work compliance Prepare contracts and new starter documentationPayroll, HR Administration & Reporting Support monthly payroll processes, including data submission and reconciliation Manage HR inboxes and respond to queries and references Maintain HR records and systems with accuracy and confidentiality Update employee records on HR systemsEmployee Relations Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures Handling absence management Support grievance, disciplinary and conflict resolution cases Ensure compliance with local and international employment legislationPerformance, Reward & Development Support performance appraisals and performance improvement plan Assist with compensation and benefits administration Advise on pay equity, compensation trends, and regulatory requirements in different countries Help identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives Coordinate learning, training and development initiatives Promote employee development and career progressionHR Compliance & Projects Support compliance with global HR policies and labour laws Policy Development updates Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports for senior leadership Contribute to international HR projects, expansion and global initiatives Contribute to employee engagement activities including events, newsletters and communications Candidates Requirements Experienced HR Generalist - HR Advisor / Senior HR Advisor with a background of working within fast-paced environments, ideally with some international exposure (desirable - EG Europe, Middle East) Strong knowledge of UK employment law (international exposure desirable) Able to work across the full employee life cycle from HR Administration through to ER, Recruitment, Training, Engagement, Reward and HRIS/Reporting. CIPD qualified or working towards qualification Excellent organisation and attention to detail Confident communicator at all levels Strong IT skills (MS Office; HR systems and SharePoint an advantage) Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Additional language skills (Spanish, French or Italian) are advantageous. The Offer Join a successful and fast-growing UK & international business with a supportive HR Director and team willing to develop The role and salary levels will be based on experience. 2 days per week on site in Salisbury / Hybrid working model Bonus - based on 50% objectives & 50% revenue 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + option to buy 5 days extra Group personal pension scheme, Private Medical & Dental scheme, Life Assurance Income Protection Team events Discounts via a new benefits platform Inclusive, collaborative and global work environment Full-time - Monday-Friday / Hours are 8.30 to 5.30, but a flexible approach is available with the needs of the role/business to consider. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

This international law firm is the legal destination of choice for many of the worlds finance houses. The firm is known for its work in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and securitizations. They have a network of offices across Europe, North & South America, and the Far East. They now are looking to hire a Finance Operations Manager on a 15-month maternity contract. This role will supervise the Finance Operations team on a day-to-day basis to ensure it provides a timely, efficient, and professional service to the London office and works alongside other Global offices. Responsibilities To accurately process supplier invoices within the finance system and ensure appropriate authorisation has been obtained and correct coding applied To accurately process expense claims within the finance system, ensure claims fully comply with policy, and ensure appropriate authorisation has been obtained correct coding applied To input weekly payment of supplier invoices and employee expenses via the online banking system and ensure all supporting documentation is provided in line with firm policy To deal with BACS, IP, CHAPS and international payments on request To process Expert/Counsel fees in the finance system as and when required and ensure correct authorisations have been obtained To update the London cash flow and notify the Finance Manager of any concerns To complete currency trade deals where required and to obtain the best exchange rates To process journals with the finance system as and when required To reconcile office and client bank accounts to the general ledger daily To review and monitor firm credit cards To accurately record transactions between the London office and client bank accounts in compliance with the SRA To record receipts of office bills in the finance system To coordinate the Payroll Journal To complete external survey information as and when required To reconcile input and output VAT ledger monthly Submission of the Vat returns on a quarterly basis To complete the annual PSA analysis To process new vendor set ups To maintain the COFA SRA breaches register and suggest future improvements to ensure minimal breaches To oversee the internal SRA Audit To review and reconcile the expenses ledger To review and reconcile the counsel fee ledger To manage the Accounts payable function ensuring supplier invoices are processed correctly and payments are made on time To review weekly payment run of supplier invoices weekly and employee expenses twice weekly via the online banking system and ensure all supporting documentation is provided in line with firm policy To review the chrome river monthly tracking report To review and release BACS, FP, CHAPS, and international payments To review receipts of office bills posted in the finance system ensuring receipts are dealt with promptly and relevant processes are completed To investigate and deal with office credit balances To review the London cash flow daily, attend weekly cashflow meetings with Germany and NY and transfer surplus when required To review daily reconciliations of client and office bank accounts To provide the Operations Manager with monthly update on the staff entertainment budget To run and review AP aging report monthly To assist with annual budgets and management accounts including monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reviews To monitor the performance of the Finance Operations team and to identify training and development needs as appropriate To monitor and coordinate all absences of the Finance Operations team and notify the Finance Manager and HR Manager accordingly To conduct, in conjunction with the Finance Manager the annual appraisals of the Finance Operations team To monitor workload (including monthly rota) within the team and allocate additional work or responsibilities as and when appropriate. Candidate Profile A minimum of 5 years' experience to have been obtained in a law firm or professional services firm 5 GSCE's grade C or above (or equivalent) including Math's and English Previous team management experience High attention to detail Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications Good understanding of both SRA and HMRC regulations Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity, timeliness, and appropriateness to achieve a positive outcome Good organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritize work effectively Ability to develop good working relationships with staff from all offices across the Firm and the ability to represent the Firm to external clients Knowledge of Elite Enterprise/3E AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA would be an advantage Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

Overview Ref: (phone number removed) Payroll Manager Urgent opportunity to lead and manage the payroll function ensuring accurate and timely processing across all employees, while ensuring compliance and driving transformation initiatives. The role holder will review and implement improvements to payroll operations in order to drive efficiency and align with business strategic goals, whilst managing a team of 2 payroll professionals, although the role is very much hands on. Role Responsibilities Responsibilities will include: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across UK and Europe - circa 1,000 Provide accurate payroll records and reports including but not limited to P45's, P60's, P11D's and gender pay gap Support audits and ensure robust internal controls are in place Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including HMRC, pensions, NI and Internal policies Oversee benefits administration Provide an efficient query service to employees relating to payroll Supervise and develop the payroll team Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (HMRC, pension service provider, payroll providers, finance etc.) to ensure accurate data flow and reporting Produce detailed management reports Person Specification Essential skills will include: Previous experience working within Payroll / HR on the Sage 50 Payroll software Significant experience of processing a UK and EU monthly payroll and benefits administration Extensive knowledge of all aspects of running payroll; HMRC, SSP, SMP, PAYE, RTI, Pension Processing, etc In-depth knowledge of tax regulations Strong reporting skills Next Steps Apply by contacting Ciaran Ahern, (phone number removed) or (url removed) Equal Opportunities FPSG is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, highly acquisitive business with the Utilities industry to take ownership of the payroll procedures (10+ entities and 1k employees). Client Details Our Client Growing and highly acquisitive business Trading for 20+ years Operating in over 15 countries globally Employing over 1,000 people worldwide Hounslow location but based internationally Description Sole Payroll Manager Audit external payroll providers for compliance with UK legislation, HMRC, RTI, and other regulatory bodies, identifying and mitigating risks. Audit pension schemes to ensure compliance, including auto-enrolment, salary sacrifice impacts, and absence periods. Create and maintain SOPs and payroll documentation for end-to-end payroll processing, preparing for potential changes in payroll providers. Act as the main contact between operational managers and payroll providers to ensure consistency, compliance, and understanding of payroll processes. Improve payroll accuracy by reducing late submissions and post-termination payments, and deliver cost savings by reducing third-party queries and billable hours. Audit Time & Attendance data to ensure correct processing of hours, overtime, and absences. Lead payroll transformation programs to optimise efficiency and accuracy, including process improvement projects. Ensure year-end submissions (P11d, P60s, Form 42) are accurate and compliant, and conduct National Minimum Wage audits. Collaborate with Finance for monthly payroll approvals, ensuring accuracy and coordinating BACs approval and fund release. Implement and drive process change and automation, identifying technologies to deliver lean solutions, and handle sensitive payroll data with confidence. Profile Sole Payroll Manager A Payroll leader and manager - prior exposure and experience necessary (European organisation highly desirable) Strong IT Skills Mutli site and multi entity Excellent system knowledge and technical ability Based within Hounslow Prior exposure to management of payroll projects Exposure to Audit, payroll transformation strategy as well as moving through project work (current to future state) Job Offer Sole Payroll Manager Salary: 65,000 - 72,000 per annum Life Insurance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Hounslow based - 4x days per week in the office, 1x day work from home Payroll Compliance, Audit, Transformation and process ownership Opportunity to develop the payroll function

HR Generalist The HR Generalist is an exciting role within the HR & Operations team, supporting the delivery of a first-class employee experience at Youth Zone. Reporting to the Head of HR & Operations, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of HR services across the employee lifecycle, ensuring policies and processes are up to date, and acting as a trusted and approachable point of contact for staff and managers. If you are passionate about people, workplace culture, and making a difference, then we want to hear from you! Position: HR Generalist Location: London W12 7TF (Hybrid 1 day a week from home) Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro-rata if part-time) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week or 30 hours (4 days) Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), with the potential to become permanent Closing Date: 9am, Monday 20th October 2025 Interviews: Monday 27th October 2025 About the Role This is an exciting time at Youth Zone, with our first year of opening already making a big impact in the community. As HR Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in helping shape the organisation s culture and people experience. You will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and learning & development, while also co-delivering on key HR projects such as engagement, diversity, and wellbeing initiatives. You will need to be proactive, organised, and confident in balancing operational delivery with improvements that strengthen employee experience. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on building relationships, and wants to contribute to a mission-driven charity making a difference for young people. Key responsibilities include: Manage recruitment and onboarding, ensuring inclusive practices and great candidate experience. Lead on HR administration including contracts, HRIS updates, absence tracking, and reporting. Support managers with employee relations including performance, grievances, and disciplinaries. Collaborate on engagement, wellbeing, and DEI initiatives across the organisation. Process payroll data in collaboration with Finance and external providers. Support learning & development opportunities and contribute to shaping WEST s Employee Value Proposition (EVP). About You You will bring proven HR experience and be ready to take ownership across a variety of people-focused areas. You ll have excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of employment law, and be confident in working with managers and employees alike. You will also have: Experience as a HR Generalist or similar role. Knowledge of UK & European employment law and HR best practice. Strong organisational and communication skills. Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes. Confidence in handling employee relations matters with discretion. CIPD Level 5 qualification (or currently working towards). About the Organisation Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for our young people. This is a vital charity that makes a huge difference in levelling the playing field for young people in West London, and you can be part of that journey. As an equal opportunities employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. You may have experience in areas such as HR, Human Resources, HR Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Officer, People Officer, People Advisor, HR Coordinator, HR Administration, HR Administrator, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Officer, People and Culture Officer, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Recruitment and HR Coordinator, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fuelled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do We are looking for a Manager with experience in delivering technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government, MOD, MOJ, Local or Central Government). You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, functional and technical design, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle Cloud HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Recruiting as well as Oracle ME and other relevant foundational technologies and frameworks. The role will enable you to be part of a team driving meaningful change across the UK public sector. As part of our Public Sector Transformation team, you'll work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and impact - helping to deliver mission-critical programmes that shape the future of services like healthcare, central government, and beyond. You'll be solving complex challenges, from leading Oracle HCM transformations to managing complex data migrations, systems testing or managing full-scale implementations - you'll tackle the challenges that matter. Working alongside passionate experts and forward-thinking public sector leaders, you'll help design the digital foundations of tomorrow's healthcare, government, and public sector services. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients' problems. Together with our clients you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. At times you will also be expected to work on projects outside of the Oracle domain. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring We're looking for exceptional talent with experience of working in the consulting industry to join us. You will typically have: • 10 - 15 years' experience in IT Programme management, system delivery, testing, data migration and technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government , MOD, MOJ, Local Gov, or Central Government) • Previous Consulting experience is a must (focused on technology, digital initiatives, large-scale transformations) • You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management and Recruiting • You will bring hands-on expertise in leading large-scale systems implementation from a functional and technical perspective, incl. requirements engineering, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules • Familiarity with technological foundation of Oracle Cloud / Fusion HCM as well as adjacent relevant technologies such as Oracle DWH and Oracle ME • Ability to manage full programme lifecycles - planning, governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement • Skilled at presenting to C-Level and senior public sector stakeholders. • Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships. • Comfortable navigating public sector frameworks, governance, and assurance. • Experience running workshops, defining solution architectures, and managing programme documentation. • Experience of mentoring and managing teams, contributing to practice development, and supporting business development. • Strong understanding of public sector delivery frameworks, especially in NHS or central government. • Excellent communication and client-facing skills. • Willingness to travel within the UK. • A University degree with above average academic performance in a Computer Science or IT related degree. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, highly acquisitive business with the Utilities industry to take ownership of the payroll procedures (10+ entities and 1k employees). Client Details Our Client Growing and highly acquisitive business Trading for 20+ years Operating in over 15 countries globally Employing over 1,000 people worldwide Hounslow location but based internationally Description Sole Payroll Manager Audit external payroll providers for compliance with UK legislation, HMRC, RTI, and other regulatory bodies, identifying and mitigating risks. Audit pension schemes to ensure compliance, including auto-enrolment, salary sacrifice impacts, and absence periods. Create and maintain SOPs and payroll documentation for end-to-end payroll processing, preparing for potential changes in payroll providers. Act as the main contact between operational managers and payroll providers to ensure consistency, compliance, and understanding of payroll processes. Improve payroll accuracy by reducing late submissions and post-termination payments, and deliver cost savings by reducing third-party queries and billable hours. Audit Time & Attendance data to ensure correct processing of hours, overtime, and absences. Lead payroll transformation programs to optimise efficiency and accuracy, including process improvement projects. Ensure year-end submissions (P11d, P60s, Form 42) are accurate and compliant, and conduct National Minimum Wage audits. Collaborate with Finance for monthly payroll approvals, ensuring accuracy and coordinating BACs approval and fund release. Implement and drive process change and automation, identifying technologies to deliver lean solutions, and handle sensitive payroll data with confidence. Profile Sole Payroll Manager A Payroll leader and manager - prior exposure and experience necessary (European organisation highly desirable) Strong IT Skills Mutli site and multi entity Excellent system knowledge and technical ability Based within Hounslow Prior exposure to management of payroll projects Exposure to Audit, payroll transformation strategy as well as moving through project work (current to future state) Job Offer Sole Payroll Manager Salary: 65,000 - 72,000 per annum Life Insurance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Hounslow based - 4x days per week in the office, 1x day work from home Payroll Compliance, Audit, Transformation and process ownership Opportunity to develop the payroll function