My client is looking for a talented and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team for a 12-month fixed term to cover maternity leave.

You will report directly into the HR Manager, with a friendly team by your side. You will be responsible for the provision of accurate and timely Payroll service, providing an effective and efficient output of work to meet the demands of the role. Additionally, as the sole payroll processor, you will be required to liaise effectively with various departments and levels throughout the company, in order to reach deadlines.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Monthly processing of payroll for 250+ employees.
• Maintain and update the HR and payroll database, handling entries for new hires, leavers, and employee changes.
• Monitor and renew SPA expiry dates, process weekly employee expenses.
• Oversee holiday balances and system management.
• Administer Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, and Paternity Pay schemes, process P46 & P11D forms, and manage pension schemes.
• Provide support, where possible, on taxation, National Insurance, and address payroll-related queries.
• Ensure documentation authorisation for pay amendments, reconcile monthly pay runs, and prepare ledger postings.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and identify issues for process improvement.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar payroll role, encompassing the entire process and full accountability.
• Knowledge of payroll-related aspects of employment law
• Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail and process driven
• High degree of professionalism and discretion
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to develop and manipulate reports from the system
• Tenacious, organised and able to prioritise
• Qualification in payroll or equivalent – desirable
• Experience of Ceridian payroll system and SD Worx - desirable 

Please apply today for an immediate interview