1. Large, well‑established organisation where your expertise will be trusted.
2. The organisation actively invests in its payroll team
About Our Client
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.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
3. Processing accurate monthly payrolls within agreed deadlines
4. Inputting payroll data including starters, leavers, contractual changes and amendments
5. Managing variable pay including overtime, sickness, maternity/paternity pay and other statutory payments
6. Completing manual payroll calculations where required
7. Preparing and submitting payroll reports to internal and external stakeholders
8. Responding to employee payroll queries via phone, email and face-to-face
9. Managing the day-to-day Payroll inbox
10. Ensuring full compliance with payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, pensions and GDPR
11. Supporting auto-enrolment pensions administration and deductions
12. Working collaboratively with HR, Finance and the Data Analyst to produce payroll and HR MI reports
13. Supporting the Payroll Manager with process alignment across payroll, benefits, sickness and annual leave
14. Identifying, escalating and resolving payroll issues proactively
15. Assisting with continuous improvement projects across payroll and HR processes
The Successful Applicant
Essential Experience & Skills:
16. Minimum of 5 years' payroll experience (or previous sole payroll responsibility)
17. Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
18. Experience processing monthly payrolls in a fast-paced environment
19. Ability to carry out manual payroll calculations
20. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
21. Confident communicator with the ability to manage complex payroll queries
22. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
23. Ability to plan, prioritise and work proactively under pressure
Desirable:
24. Experience using iTrent payroll
25. Exposure to payroll benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes
What's on Offer
26. Salary - £32,000 - £35,000 pa
27. Flexible start times (8:00am or 9:00am)
28. Initially office-based, with hybrid working (2 days from home) after probation
29. Friendly, supportive Payroll and HR team
30. Career development support, including funded payroll qualifications
31. Annual salary reviews
If you are looking for a rewarding role in payroll and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today!