Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team and play a key role in delivering an accurate, efficient and customer focused payroll service. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is keen to build their knowledge, develop their skills, and contribute to continuous improvement within a busy payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll data each pay period in line with statutory requirements and internal deadlines.
• Support the end to end payroll process, including onboarding new starters and processing leavers.
• Input and maintain payroll data, including payments, deductions, absences and adjustments.
• Assist with HMRC submissions and retrievals.
• Prepare and upload BACS payment files.
• Issue payslips, P60s and P11Ds via ESS, mobile app or post.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and support audit activities.
• Maintain accurate payroll schedules and employee records.
• Manage payroll inbox queries and respond in a timely and professional manner.
• Support process improvements, system testing, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with the wider payroll team to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll related queries.
• Take ownership of your own development, building knowledge of payroll processes and legislation.

About You

• Relevant experience in a payroll position.
• Experience in a payroll or finance administration role.
• A good understanding of payroll processes (end to end knowledge is beneficial but not essential).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• The ability to perform payroll calculations (training can be provided).
• Experience with SAP payroll (desirable but not essential).
• Good communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and develop.
• An understanding of GDPR principles and confidentiality.
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to develop your payroll expertise in a supportive team.
• Exposure to end to end payroll processes and systems.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.
• Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Applications close on 5 July 2026.

Contact: Philip Maloney, HR, T