Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Hinckley. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider payroll team, you will support the delivery of a high-quality, efficient payroll service. You will also play a key role in maintaining payroll records, supporting audits and reporting requirements, and continuously improving payroll processes and systems.
Responsibilities
* Processing and reconciling end-to-end payroll for employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
* Administering payroll deductions, benefits, pensions and other employee-related payments in line with company policies and employment contracts.
* Ensuring compliance with statutory payroll requirements including HMRC regulations, tax and national insurance.
* Preparing and submitting statutory payroll returns such as RTI and supporting year-end processes including P60 documentation.
* Maintaining accurate payroll records and generating payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
* Responding to employee payroll queries and providing clear guidance on deductions, payments and benefits.
* Working closely with HR to process new starters, leavers, salary changes and leave updates.
* Supporting internal and external audits and responding to payroll-related enquiries.
* Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and integration with HR and time & attendance systems.
* Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
Qualifications
* A-levels or equivalent qualification; relevant payroll or accounting certifications such as CIPP or CIPD are advantageous.
* A minimum of two years' experience in a payroll administration or payroll specialist role.
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation including tax, national insurance, pensions and statutory reporting requirements.
* Experience using payroll systems such as Sage, Xero, ADP, PaySpace or similar platforms.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving queries.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, finance and wider business teams.
* Experience with Irish payroll processes would be beneficial.
Benefits
We offer a market competitive compensation package.
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