Part time Interim Payroll Officer

  • Ashdown Group
  • Feb 15, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Our client, a boutique restaurant group with multiple sites across London is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Officer to join their Head Office team in North London on a part time basis.

Working onsite three days per week, you will join a payroll team of three and partner with an external payroll provider to deliver accurate and efficient payroll services to approximately 500 employees across two payrolls.

This is a hands on role within a fast moving hospitality environment - perfect for a payroll professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working with multiple stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Managing two payrolls end to end for circa 500 employees
  • Ensuring accurate processing of monthly payments
  • Collaborating with restaurant managers across multiple sites
  • Supporting payroll compliance and resolving queries
  • Working closely with external payroll providers to ensure smooth processing
What We're Looking For:
  • Experienced Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Advisor
  • Strong multi site payroll experience (hospitality experience highly desirable)
  • Advanced MS Excel skills and knowledge of Tronc desirable
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong numerical and administrative skills
  • Comfortable multitasking in a busy, fast paced environment

This is an excellent part time opportunity to join a well established, growing restaurant group in a key interim role with real impact. This is an interim position so candidates must be available to start on the 2nd March.