Payroll Officer

Payroll Specialist - High-Trust, High-Impact Role: full or part-time

Are you driven by precision, trusted with sensitive information, and motivated by the knowledge that your work keeps an entire organisation running smoothly? I am recruiting an exceptional Payroll Specialist to join this Finance function within a rapidly evolving business. For someone with additional finance skills, this role could be full-time across 5 days but we are also considering part-time applicants who are looking for reduced hours across 4 or 5 days a week.
This is a chance to join a multi-entity payroll operation, working with autonomy, influence, and the confidence of senior stakeholders. As a Payroll Specialist, you will take full responsibility for delivering seamless payroll operations across multiple business units. Your expertise will ensure every detail is correct, every deadline is met, and every colleague feels supported. You will lead on:

• Multi-cycle payroll processing - weekly, fortnightly, and monthly runs, including mileage and expenses
• Payroll accuracy & compliance - ensuring every figure aligns with legislation
• Payroll support; acting as the go-to expert for employee queries
• Finance team collaboration - providing cover and contributing to continuous improvement

This is a role where your judgement, discretion, and analytical strength will be relied upon daily.You're someone who thrives in a trusted position and takes pride in getting things right the first time. You'll need:

• Minimum 2 years' payroll experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional organisational ability
• A calm, confident approach to deadlines
• The ability to work autonomously and flexibly
• Natural relationship-building skills
• Absolute discretion - confidentiality is non-negotiable

Your contribution will directly support our long-term sustainability, governance, and operational success. This is a high-trust position. You will handle sensitive data, influence financial accuracy, and support the wellbeing of every employee through timely, correct payroll delivery. Your work will be felt across the entire organisation.If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise truly matters - where confidentiality, precision, and professionalism are valued above all - this is your moment. Call Emma Lewis on to discuss the details or apply online by following our application process and uploading a CV.