Payroll Specialist

As a UK Payroll Specialist, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for UK employees. Your main responsibilities will include:

• •Preparing, validating and submitting payroll input to the external payroll provider.
• •Reviewing payroll calculations and reports to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll approval.
• •Processing employee changes, including new hires, leavers, salary changes, absence data, overtime, bonuses and other variable payments.
• •Supporting statutory payroll activities, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension contributions and Real Time Information reporting.
• •Performing payroll reconciliations and supporting the completion of month-end, year-end and post-payroll activities.
• •Responding to employee and stakeholder payroll queries clearly and within agreed service levels.
• •Coordinating with HR Operations, Finance, external providers and other relevant teams to resolve payroll issues.
• •Maintaining accurate payroll records, supporting audits and ensuring that required payroll controls are completed and documented.
• •Identifying recurring errors, supporting root-cause analysis and contributing to improvements in payroll processes and controls.
• •Preparing payroll reports and supporting additional payroll-related activities and projects as required.
• •Processing off cycle and manual payments to employees and third party entities

The role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and ownership, together with a good understanding of UK payroll legislation and the ability to work effectively within strict payroll deadlines

Required Qualifications and Experience

Previous payroll experience is essential.

Experience in UK payroll would be an advantage.

Degree or professional qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or a related field would be beneficial.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned payroll activities.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with payroll data.

Ability to manage priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong Excel skills and experience working with HR or payroll systems.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information appropriately.

Proactive and collaborative approach to working with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers.