Payroll Support Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their established payroll team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional with strong systems and compliance experience to play a key role in ensuring payroll data is processed accurately, efficiently and in line with legislative requirements.

Working closely with HR and Finance, you will support payroll operations, system testing, reporting and continuous process improvements within a complex business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and validate payroll data accurately and within required deadlines.
• Ensure HMRC reporting obligations are completed correctly and on time.
• Manage complex payroll activities, including director and overseas payroll arrangements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll system queries and data discrepancies.
• Support payroll system upgrades, maintenance, testing and business continuity activities.
• Perform manual payroll calculations when required.
• Produce payroll reports for management, audit and compliance purposes.

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll processes.
• Experience working with payroll systems and payroll software.
• Excellent payroll calculation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting payroll systems, data validation or payroll projects.
• Understanding of UAT and system testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Payroll or Finance qualification desirable.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a large organsiation
• Exposure to payroll systems, testing and process improvement projects.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

If you are a payroll professional looking to broaden your experience across payroll operations, systems and compliance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.