We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services organisation for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their highly collaborative HR function.This is a stand-alone payroll role, reporting directly into the Global Head of HR, where you will take full ownership of payroll operations across the company''s European footprint, with a primary focus on the UK and Ireland, alongside a small headcount across wider EMEA regions.The RoleYou will be the subject-matter expert for all payroll-related activity, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery while acting as the go-to contact for payroll, benefits and pension queries.Key responsibilities include:End-to-end payroll processing for the UK and Ireland, with oversight of small EMEA payrollsOwnership of year-end payroll activities, including P60s and P11DsActing as the main point of contact for payroll, benefits and pension queriesReconciliation of payroll reports with finance systemsLiaison with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders across HR and FinanceEnsuring payroll compliance and continuous process improvementAbout YouDeep, hands-on knowledge of UK and Irish payroll (essential)Exposure to wider EMEA payroll is highly advantageousStrong experience using Workday HR (essential)Previous experience within financial services is desirableComfortable operating autonomously in a stand-alone roleA proactive, "go-getter" mindset with excellent communication skillsHighly collaborative and c