Payroll Specialist (Maternity Cover)
Posted 1 day 6 hours ago by Hays
£30,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Cheshire, Warrington, United Kingdom, WA4 6
Job Description
Payroll Advisor (12-Month Maternity Cover) £30K Hybrid
About You

Payroll Administrator - 12 Month FTC Warrington £30,000+ (flexible for the right candidate)
We're working with a leading engineering and maintenance business looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a 12-month maternity cover basis.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation supporting major UK industries, offering a fast-paced and varied payroll environment.
The Role
You'll take ownership of payroll processes across multiple contracts, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with strict deadlines.Key responsibilities include:
- Processing end-to-end payroll across multiple contracts
- Managing new starters, leavers, and associated payments
- Calculating statutory and occupational leave payments
- Processing pay in line with varying pay agreements
- Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
- Producing and analysing payroll reports for internal stakeholders
- Supporting annual pay reviews and backpay calculations
- Maintaining accurate records and audit trails
- Keeping up to date with payroll, pension, and HMRC legislation
- Ensuring compliance with internal payroll policies and procedures
- Auditing peer work to maintain high accuracy levels
- Supporting payroll sign-off with the Payroll Supervisor
About You
- Proven payroll experience in a multi-site / multi-contract environment
- Strong understanding of payroll and pension legislation
- Confident using Excel (intermediate level) and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
- Competitive salary with flexibility for the right person
- Exposure to complex, high-volume payroll operations
- Hybrid working available after probation (2 days from home, 3 days in the office)
- Opportunity to join a well-respected organisation with long-term career potential