Payroll Specialist Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Salary: FTE £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE) Hours: 30 (school hours available) Contract: 6 Month FTC (Permanent option available at end of contract) Are you looking for a role that combines responsibility with flexible working hours, an exciting business progression plan and real people-first culture? We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage UK payroll operations for an established manufacturer. Payroll Specialist Salary & Benefits Flexible hours available (school hours if needed) 6-month fixed-term contract with potential to extend for the right candidate 25 Days Bank Holidays Pension scheme – employee contributions available immediately; employer contributions commence after 3 months' service Life assurance once enrolled in the pension scheme After 6 months' service: access to additional benefits including Private Healthcare and Income Protection Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist You will take full ownership of payroll delivery across two UK sites, working closely with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. End-to-end payroll processing (weekly and monthly cycles) RTI submissions (FPS/EPS) and full HMRC compliance Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) Pension auto-enrolment administration and submissions Year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D) Managing deductions including student loans and AEOs Acting as the main point of contact for payroll queries Supporting the transition and integration into Moorepay Producing payroll and HR reporting (absence, headcount, holiday etc.) Maintaining organisational structures within the new system Working Pattern & Flexibility Flexible weekly hours School hours (around 9:00am – 3:00pm) considered Office-based role with informal flexibility around family commitments Some initial travel between Stratford and Banbury during onboarding (reducing over time) About You Solid end-to-end UK payroll experience Confident managing both weekly and monthly payroll Comfortable working across multiple sites Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (Tax, NI, NMW) Advanced Excel skills Experience with Moorepay (highly desirable) Organised, detail-focused and confident handling payroll queries This role is split between sites in Banbury and Stratford; you will be based at the Stratford office most of the time. INDH If you think this Payroll Specialist sound like you – apply here and we will be in touch!