Payroll Specialist - Auditing Experience

• Payroll Specialist - Auditing Exp
• Remote
• 3 week contract - 12th January Start
• Inside of IR35
• £280 per day

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to lead a comprehensive audit of our pensionable pay processes. This critical role ensures accuracy, compliance, and best practice across our payroll operations, with a focus on pensionable earnings and contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a detailed audit of pensionable pay processes across all employee categories.
• Review payroll records to confirm correct pensionable earnings and contribution calculations.
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or non-compliance with pension scheme rules.
• Assess treatment of allowances, bonuses, overtime, and other pay elements in relation to pensionable pay.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Pensions teams to understand current practices and historical context.
• Produce a clear, evidence-based audit report with findings, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations.
• Support implementation of changes to ensure future compliance and best practice.
• Advise on policy updates or controls to strengthen accuracy and transparency.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in payroll operations, ideally in a public sector or large-scale environment.
• Strong understanding of pensionable pay rules within occupational pension schemes.
• Knowledge of HMRC payroll regulations, pension contributions, and statutory requirements.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, or internal reviews.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel/data analysis tools.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with external auditors or regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with pensions administration systems or payroll software (eg, SAP).
• Professional qualifications such as CIPP (Payroll) or IIA (Internal Auditing).

If you are available and interested, please apply today!

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.