Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist required for a leading manufacturing business based in West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will be able to commute easily to Huddersfield from surrounding towns and cities.
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of over 400 employees across multiple shifts and working patterns
* Managing SSP, pro‑rate, and part-time salaries
* Ownership of pension schemes, including monitoring contributions
* Oversight of apprenticeships and salary‑sacrifice schemes
* Ensuring full payroll compliance across the business
* Supporting the sourcing and implementation of new payroll and time & attendance (T&A) systems and processes
Requirements
* Experience in payroll processing within a medium to large organisation
* Knowledge of pension schemes, salary sacrifice, and payroll compliance
* Experience managing multiple payroll scenarios, including part‑time, pro‑rate, and SSP
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines
* Experience contributing to payroll system implementation and process improvements
Salary & Benefits
* £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with a flexible holiday buy scheme
* Hybrid working: typically 1‑2 days from home
* Flexible working hours: core hours 09:30‑14:15 Mon‑Thu, 09:30‑12:00 Fri (total 37.5 hours/week), with option for early start/finish
* Company pension contributions of up to 8% (if contributing 5% or more)
* Death‑in‑service benefit of up to 5× annual salary
* Healthshield benefits covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more
* Christmas holiday shutdown (deducted from annual leave)
How to Apply
To apply for the Payroll Specialist position, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated CV. Alternatively, contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.
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