Client-Facing Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Morgan McKinley; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-supported pension scheme

Group life assurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

Counselling and mental wellbeing

Gym discounts and cycle to work

Annual leave enhancements

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join its collaborative payroll team in the UK. You will manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely payrolls while delivering excellent service and building strong relationships.

The role is client-facing with opportunities to streamline processes, stay compliant with UK payroll regulations, and contribute to an effective, supportive team environment. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling a portfolio of client payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy.
• Experience with data onboarding and payroll compliance.
• Proactive in identifying process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Processing client payrolls as part of a collaborative payroll team.
• Primary point of contact for an allocated portfolio of clients.
• Managing client payrolls from start to finish with accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting onboarding of new clients and payrolls, ensuring data is complete and accurate.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Building and maintaining professional client relationships.
• Responding to payroll queries within agreed timescales.
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation changes.
• Liaising with HMRC regarding employer payments and payroll-related matters.
• Ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met.
• Collaborating with colleagues and providing support where required.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Portfolio management

Client service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Time management

Numerical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join its collaborative payroll team in the UK. You will manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely payrolls while delivering excellent service and building strong relationships.

The role is client-facing with opportunities to streamline processes, stay compliant with UK payroll regulations, and contribute to an effective, supportive team environment. Hybrid working is offered.