Payroll Specialist - Chester
Employer Location Chester, England, Cheshire / Runcorn, Cheshire, England / Warrington, Cheshire, England Salary Circa £33,000 Closing date 6 May 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Your new company
This leading organisation is seeking a full-time and permanent payroll specialist to join their established team. You will work predominately on site from their Northwich office (4days in the office and 1 day from home, with flexible working hours).
Your new role
Within your new role, you will lead the operational payroll team to ensure an accurate payroll is delivered on time. Working alongside internal stakeholders to communicate and lead on all things payroll.
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What you'll need to succeed
1. Proven experience managing end‑to‑end payroll operations in a complex organisation.
2. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments).
3. Experience liaising with clients, support with day-to-day queries to maintain established working relationships
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
5. Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel; comfortable working with large volumes and varied payroll cycles
6. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.