Job Description We’re seeking an Interim Payroll Specialist to join a payroll team in York temporarily for a period of around 6-9 months, to help support a busy period in the payroll team, whilst a permanent recruitment process takes place. A salary of circa £50,000 is available for the right individual, with some hybrid working (circa 2-3 days working from home). This role will likely be 5 days a week, with some flexibility to suit the individual and business needs. As Interim Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processes, working closely with the team to support the business with essential payroll tasks. Although you will be part of a Payroll Team, you will be working autonomously and to your own initiative. Your key responsibilities will include: Payroll, pension and benefits processing. Complex calculations of standing data and variable pay such as SMP, overtime, occupational & statutory sick pay, leavers & starters. Compiling and analysing payroll reports, reconciliation packs and management information. 3rd party payments and journal production. Dealing with pay and benefit queries To be successful in this Interim Payroll Specialist role, you will ideally have: Proven ability and experience of running an effective in-house payroll service, using payroll systems. Strong numeracy skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent administration and organisational skills. Must be able to work to tight deadlines with strong accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Confident with best practice processes. We would be keen to speak with individuals who are currently in a Payroll Officer or Payroll Manager role or a Payroll Team Leader or Payroll Supervisor, with some leadership experience. Based in York, this role is commutable from Malton, York, Leeds and nearby surrounding areas, with parking available on-site, as well as good public transport routes. If you’re ready to make an impact and keep things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for more details about this Interim Payroll Specialist role.