Payroll Specialist - Temp tp Perm

Reporting to the Head of Payroll, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate and compliant payroll service for a large employee population. You’ll be responsible for end to end payroll processing, statutory reporting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation including HMRC, National Insurance, pensions (auto-enrolment), SSP and SMP
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
• Handle statutory reporting (including RTI submissions, year end processes, P11D and related reporting)
• Respond to and resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
• Support payroll reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between systems, payments, and bank records
• Liaise with third parties such as HMRC, pension providers, and auditors
• Support payroll audits and regulatory reporting requirements
• Assist with system improvements and automation projects
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across HR and Finance

About You

• Minimum 3+ years payroll experience, within financial services or a complex organisation
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience managing high-volume payrolls
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g. ADP, SAP, SAGE, or similar) and strong Excel skills
• Understanding of pensions and auto-enrolment
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive data
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive problem-solver with strong organisational skills

• CIPP qualification
• Exposure to global mobility or international payroll considerations