Overview
Portfolio Payroll are supporting a well-established organisation who are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Support Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a busy, collaborative Payroll Team who provide essential support to colleagues across the Society.
Responsibilities
* Manage the full end-to-end payroll process across multiple systems, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time.
* Act as a trusted point of contact for payroll and pension queries, support audits, maintain GDPR compliance, and contribute to ongoing system improvements.
* Respond to payroll and pension queries, providing clear and accurate guidance.
* Manage end-to-end payroll across multiple payrolls, ensuring timely and compliant processing.
* Perform payroll checks, reconciliations, and resolve errors, warnings, and tax code updates.
* Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, deductions, statutory payments and third-party schedules.
* Administer auto-enrolment processes including assessments, opt-ins/outs and payment reconciliations.
* Maintain accurate payroll records and support internal/external audits.
* Ensure GDPR and data protection compliance across all payroll activity.
* Validate reports and calculations to ensure accurate payslips and legislative compliance.
* Support system testing, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We're looking for an honest, reliable and motivated individual with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring at least 2 years' payroll experience.
* Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and payroll regulations.
* Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
* Experience using iTrent (desirable but not essential).
* High accuracy in data entry and strong numeracy skills.
* Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* Understanding of GDPR, data protection and payroll compliance.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £40K
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - pro rata
* Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions
* Generous colleague discount across the family of businesses
* Annual discretionary bonus
* Free tea and coffee during rest breaks
* Career development opportunities with an Investors in People - Platinum employer
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, community-focused organisation where your skills will make a real impact.
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
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