Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLarge, well‑established organisation where your expertise will be trusted.The organisation actively invests in its payroll teamAbout Our ClientThe client is a large, well‑established organisation with a workforce of around 1,000 employees, operating in a fast‑paced and highly regulated environment. The Payroll and HR team is experienced, supportive, and focused on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement while offering flexibility and long‑term stability.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesProcessing accurate monthly payrolls within agreed deadlinesInputting payroll data including starters, leavers, contractual changes and amendmentsManaging variable pay including overtime, sickness, maternity/paternity pay and other statutory paymentsCompleting manual payroll calculations where requiredPreparing and submitting payroll reports to internal and external stakeholdersResponding to employee payroll queries via phone, email and face-to-faceManaging the day-to-day Payroll inboxEnsuring full compliance with payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, pensions and GDPRSupporting auto-enrolment pensions administration and deductionsWorking collaboratively with HR, Finance and the Data Analyst to produce payroll and HR MI reportsSupporting the Payroll Manager with process alignment across payroll, benefits, sickness and annual leaveIdentifying, escalating and resolving payroll issues proactivelyAssisting with continuous improvement projects across payroll and HR processesThe Successful ApplicantEssential Experience & Skills:Minimum of 5 years' payroll experience (or previous sole payroll responsibility)Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirementsExperience processing monthly payrolls in a fast-paced environmentAbility to carry out manual payroll calculationsExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsConfident communicator with the ability to manage complex payroll queriesStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsAbility to plan, prioritise and work proactively under pressureDesirable:Experience using iTrent payrollExposure to payroll benefits, including salary sacrifice schemesWhat's on OfferSalary - £32,000 - £35,000 paFlexible start times (8:00am or 9:00am)Initially office-based, with hybrid working (2 days from home) after probationFriendly, supportive Payroll and HR teamCareer development support, including funded payroll qualificationsAnnual salary reviewsIf you are looking for a rewarding role in payroll and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today!ContactNeha DonohoeQuote job refJN-042026-6999315Phone number+44 121 634 6992Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorPayrollSectorTransport & DistributionLocationBirminghamContract typePermanentConsultant nameNeha DonohoeConsultant phone+44 121 634 6992Job referenceJN-042026-6999315
