Payroll Specialist – Full or Part Time (Adderbury or Stratford)
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a well‑established organisation with sites in Adderbury and Stratford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional seeking a varied role within a supportive Finance/HR function. Both full‑time and part‑time applicants will be considered.
The Role
You will take ownership of UK payroll operations, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining full compliance with HMRC and pension regulations. This position offers exposure to both payroll and HR processes, including involvement in a system transition to Moorepay.
Key Responsibilities
Managing end‑to‑end payroll across weekly and monthly cycles
Completing RTI submissions (FPS/EPS) and ensuring HMRC compliance
Administering statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
Overseeing workplace pension auto‑enrolment and monthly submissions
Handling year‑end tasks including P60s, P45s and P11Ds
Managing deductions such as student loans, AEOs and salary sacrifice schemes
Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries
Supporting the integration into Moorepay (Payroll & HR)
Assisting HR with payroll‑related tasks and maintaining organisational structures
Producing regular and ad‑hoc HR reports (holiday, absence, headcount etc.)About You
Essential:
Strong end‑to‑end payroll experience
Confident working with HR data structures
Highly organised with excellent communication skills
Experience partnering with HR and Finance teams
Strong knowledge of UK tax, NI and NMW legislation
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion
Desirable:
Experience supporting payroll system integrations
CIPP qualification (Level 3 or 4)
Experience with Moorepay, Access or Greentree
Key Competencies
High accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical mindset
Confidentiality and integrity
Effective stakeholder management
Process‑driven approach