Payroll Specialist

A well-established manufacturing business based in the Cheshire/Chester area is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. The organisation is currently undergoing an exciting period of change and transformation, creating an opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and making a tangible impact.

Known for its friendly culture and open-door approach, this is a business where collaboration is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and employees are genuinely valued. This role offers the chance to join a close-knit team and play a key role in supporting the business through its next phase of growth and development.

Your new role

As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services for both monthly salaried and hourly paid employees. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will help ensure payroll operations run smoothly while supporting ongoing process improvements and change initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the outsourced provider to deliver accurate payroll on a monthly basis for monthly and hourly paid payrolls
• Managing starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime and absence data
• Ensuring payroll compliance with current HMRC legislation
• Reconciling payroll reports and supporting month-end activities
• Resolving payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
• Supporting payroll process improvements during a period of business change
• Liaising with HR, Finance and operational teams to maintain payroll accuracy

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have,

• Experience processing both salaried and hourly paid payrolls
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practice
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and positive approach with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes
• Proven end-to-end payroll experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a fresh challenge within a supportive business where they can truly make a difference.