Job Title: Payroll Advisor
Job Location: Warrington, UK
Job Duration: 6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract
Start: ASAP
Summary:
Are you an experienced Payroll Advisor who thrives in a fast‑paced environment? Our client, a well‑established engineering services and maintenance provider based in Warrington, is seeking a detail‑driven Payroll Advisor to support their payroll team during an exciting period of transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major payroll system implementation while also supporting BAU payroll operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Support Payroll System Implementation
You’ll play a key role in delivering a new payroll system, including:
* Running parallel payrolls and analysing outputs.
* Identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes.
* Reviewing existing processes and helping to shape new, improved workflows.
* Supporting the creation of payroll training guides and documentation.
BAU Payroll Responsibilities
To free up team capacity for system roll‑out, you’ll also support day‑to‑day payroll duties, such as:
* End‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple contracts within tight deadlines.
* Applying pay rates in line with various National/Pay Agreements, including calculating back pay.
* Processing starters, leavers, and associated transactions.
* Conducting peer audits and offering constructive feedback.
* Preparing and analysing payroll reports for internal teams.
* Handling payroll queries promptly and professionally.
* Collaborating closely with other departments to maintain clear communication and meet deadlines.
* Ensuring adherence to payroll policies, processes and procedures.
* Supporting year‑end tasks including Tax Year End, Benefits in Kind, P11Ds, and annual increases.
* Maintaining accurate records and high‑quality filing standards.
* Keeping up to date with payroll and pension legislation including AE, HMRC requirements, and reporting obligations.
What You’ll Bring
* Extensive experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced payroll environments.
* Hands‑on experience of payroll system implementation (essential).
* Solid Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel.
* Strong analytical approach and high attention to detail.
* Current knowledge of payroll & pensions legislation, and HMRC compliance.
Desirable
* A recognised CIPP payroll qualification but not necessary.