Payroll Specialist

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 01/08/2026

More about the role

People orientated organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll specialist to join their reputable and complex business on a 6 month FTC with the potential to be extended.

Role is suitable for a confident payroll professional who can process payroll end to end and quickly embed themselves into a fast paced environment ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing.

Working 2 3 days in the office hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of service to external clients while maintaining day to day, end to end payroll cycles.
• Process weekly and four weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client deadlines.
• Handle statutory payments calculations/adjustments including SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.
• Process complex payments and work well collaboratively as a team player.
• Liaise with external clients to support payroll queries.
• Calculate and process adjustments, holiday pay, bonuses, overtime, and salary changes.
• Ensure correct treatment of starters, leavers, P45/P46 starter checklists, and RTI submissions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK payroll.
• Experience with Oracle desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and friendly phone manner.
• Immediate or short notice availability.