Payroll Advisor
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 + Benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity
JGA are partnering with a well-established professional services organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join their growing payroll team.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of hospitality clients
Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time
Administer tronc and non-tronc arrangements, variable pay, salary sacrifice, and NMW compliance
Manage high volumes of starters and leavers, including casual, seasonal, agency, and zero-hours workers
Process rota and time & attendance data, resolving discrepancies efficiently
Submit RTI filings, manage HMRC correspondence, and administer pension auto-enrolment
Support multi-site and multi-entity payrolls with varying pay structures
Advise clients on holiday pay, statutory payments, and Working Time Regulations
Complete year-end activities including P60s, reconciliations, and final submissions
Process payment files and maintain payroll records using IRIS Payroll Professional
About You
At least 2 years' payroll experience within a bureau or client-facing payroll environment
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including RTI, statutory payments, pensions, and Working Time Regulations
Experience managing complex payrolls with variable pay elements
Familiarity with rota and time & attendance systems
Experience using IRIS Payroll Professional or similar payroll software
Strong Excel and organisational skills
Confident managing client relationships and working independently
Hospitality payroll experience, tronc knowledge, or CIPP qualifications are advantageous
What's on Offer?
£32,000 - £34,000 salary
25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days at Christmas
Hybrid working model
Private Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Professional subscription support
Clear career progression and development opportunities
Inclusive and collaborative working culture
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