This is a senior, hands-on Payroll Specialist role responsible for delivering accurate end-to-end monthly payroll for a large workforce while working closely with HR and Finance. It offers flexibility, long-term stability, and the opportunity to deepen payroll expertise within a supportive team, without pressure to move into management.
Client Details
The client is a large, well-established organisation with a workforce of around 1,000 employees, operating in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. The Payroll and HR team is experienced, supportive, and focused on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement while offering flexibility and long-term stability.
Description
Key Responsibilities*Processing accurate monthly payrolls within agreed deadlines
*Inputting payroll data including starters, leavers, contractual changes and amendments
*Managing variable pay including overtime, sickness, maternity/paternity pay and other statutory payments
*Completing manual payroll calculations where required
*Preparing and submitting payroll reports to internal and external stakeholders
*Responding to employee payroll queries via phone, email and face-to-face
*Managing the day-to-day Payroll inbox
*Ensuring full compliance with payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, pensions and GDPR
*Supporting auto-enrolment pensions administration and deductions
*Working collaboratively with HR, Finance and the Data Analyst to produce payroll and HR MI reports
*Supporting the Payroll Manager with process alignment across payroll, benefits, sickness and annual leave
*Identifying, escalating and resolving payroll issues proactively
*Assisting with continuous improvement projects across payroll and HR processes


Profile
Essential Experience & Skills:
*Minimum of 5 years’ payroll experience (or previous sole payroll responsibility)
*Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
*Experience processing monthly payrolls in a fast-paced environment
*Ability to carry out manual payroll calculations
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*Confident communicator with the ability to manage complex payroll queries
*Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
*Ability to plan, prioritise and work proactively under pressure
Desirable:
*Experience using iTrent payroll
*Exposure to payroll benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes




Job Offer
*Salary - £32,000 - £35,000 pa
*Flexible start times (8:00am or 9:00am)
*Initially office-based, with hybrid working (2 days from home) after probation
*Friendly, supportive Payroll and HR team
*Career development support, including funded payroll qualifications
*Annual salary reviews
If you are looking for a rewarding role in payroll and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today!