Job Description
Payroll & People Services PartnerLocation: Castleford | Salary: Up to £40,000 | Permanent
Are you a payroll expert looking to make an impact in a busy retail environment? Our client is seeking a hands-on Payroll & People Services Partner to manage end-to-end payroll, support HR initiatives, and help drive process improvements.
What Youll Do
* Process UK and Ireland payroll accurately, including starters, leavers, maternity pay, sick pay, CIS, and ad-hoc adjustments.
* Ensure compliance with PAYE, NIC, pensions, Auto Enrolment, and HMRC regulations.
* Handle payroll queries confidently, troubleshoot discrepancies, and support audits and year-end processes.
* Support HR initiatives, including employee benefits, annual salary reviews, workforce planning, and employee relations.
* Work with Workday and payroll systems, assist with reporting, audits, and process improvement projects.
What Were Looking For
* Minimum 5 years UK payroll experience (certified or by experience).
* Hands-on experience with high-volume, complex payroll, including retail shift patterns and overtime.
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and attention to numerical detail.
* Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
Desirable
* CIPD Level 3 or above
* Project management experience
* Experience with Workday or similar HRIS
Why Join
* Be part of a supportive, collaborative team in a modern, inclusive environment.
* Opportunity to make a direct impact on payroll and HR processes.
* Permanent engagement with real growth and development opportunities.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Bagnall Hopkins Recruitment who is operating as an employment agency/business. Your application will be sent to one of our consultants for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours your application has not been successful.
We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.
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