Payroll and Benefits Specialist (EMEA) £250-£300 per day 12 month contract City 5 days office based - Non negotiable Start ASAP Meraki Talent is working with a Financial Services firm looking for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join their HR function. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional with strong UK and EMEA experience to take ownership of multiple payrolls, support benefits administration across Europe, and contribute to key payroll transformation projects. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services across a European employee population. You will act as a key point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, manage relationships with external providers, support audit activities, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.Payroll and Benefits Responsibilities:Oversee the full payroll lifecycle for approximately 1,300 employees across EMEA, ensuring accurate and timely monthly processing.Coordinate payroll inputs, undertaking detailed data checks, reconciliations, payroll calculations and statutory payments.Work collaboratively with HR and HRIS teams to obtain and validate employee data, resolving discrepancies ahead of payroll deadlines.Provide first-line support for employee payroll enquiries, handling queries promptly and ensuring a high level of service.Administer taxable benefits through payroll, including the preparation and submission of P11D information ..... full job details .....