We’re looking for a highly organised and detail‑driven Payroll Specialist to take ownership of our UK payroll operations. Sitting within Finance/HR and reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll ensure every employee is paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with HMRC, RTI and workplace pension legislation. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of our people operations, supporting both payroll excellence and our newly integrated Moorepay system.
What You’ll Be Doing
* End‑to‑End Payroll Processing - Manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles, including gross‑to‑net calculations, overtime and bonuses.
* HMRC & RTI Compliance - Submit accurate FPS and EPS returns and maintain full compliance with HMRC requirements.
* Statutory Payments - Calculate and administer SSP, SMP and SPP, including alignment with upcoming 2026 legislative changes.
* Pension Administration - Oversee auto‑enrolment assessments, opt‑outs and monthly submissions to providers such as Aviva and NEST.
* Year‑End Activities - Produce P60s, manage P45s for leavers and complete P11D benefit reporting.
* Deductions & Attachments - Administer student loans, AEOs and salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work.
* Employee Support - Act as the first point of contact for queries on tax codes, NI categories and payslip discrepancies.
* System Integration - Support the transition into Moorepay for both payroll and HR functions.
* HR Collaboration - Work closely with HR to ensure seamless processes and accurate data flow, supporting with HR administration over a multi-site operation.
* Organisational Structure Maintenance - Maintain hierarchy and organisational data within the new system.
* Reporting - Produce regular and ad‑hoc reports including holiday, absence and headcount.
What You’ll Bring
* End‑to‑end payroll experience with strong technical capability.
* Understanding of HR data structures and how they impact payroll accuracy.
* Excellent organisation and communication skills.
* Experience partnering with both HR and Finance teams.
* Strong knowledge of UK tax law, NI rules and NMW compliance.
* Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) for reconciliation and reporting.
* High discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data under UK GDPR.
* Payroll system integration experience.
* CIPP qualification (Level 3 or 4 preferred).
* Experience with UK payroll systems such as Moorepay, Access or Greentree.
* Confidentiality & integrity
* Ability to manage competing priorities
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