Payroll Specialist

Description

• Provide guidance to HR colleagues and line managers on payroll policies and best practices
• Conduct detailed payroll reconciliations and support financial audits by providing necessary documentation and insights
• Ensure accurate data management and processing within payroll and HR systems, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and ensure compliance across all payroll operations
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including HMRC, pension providers, and other third parties
• Contribute to People team projects, offering payroll insight and expertise where required
• Act as the main point of contact for escalated and complex payroll queries, resolving them efficiently and professionally
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection in all aspects of your work
• Provide in-depth payroll reporting and analytics to support internal stakeholders and drive business decisions
• Ensure all statutory payments (e.g., tax, NI, pensions, student loans) are correctly calculated and paid on time
• Lead the delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely monthly payroll processes across all employee groups
• Review and improve internal payroll processes to drive efficiency, compliance, and service quality

Requirements

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, meet tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure
• Proven experience in a payroll specialist or similar role, ideally in a complex or multi-site organisation
• CIPD or CIPP qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous
• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when under pressure
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Experience working with HRIS/payroll systems; knowledge of SAP, Workday, or similar systems is a plus
• Experience managing complex or high-volume payrolls from end to end
• Confident and proactive in identifying issues and recommending solutions
• A strong sense of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive data
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, with strong Excel skills essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the business

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance