Payroll Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a fixed-term contract in Leeds. The role involves leading payroll operations, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent service to employees. Ideal candidates will have a CIPP qualification and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll management experience.
• Experience with payroll/HR systems implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of payroll operations to an external provider.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Excel Proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

CIPP Qualification

Job description

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Payroll Specialist, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

COREcruitment Ltd

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Payroll Specialist (Fixed Term Contract, 9–12 Months), Leeds (4 days in the office) 48k

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a 9–12 month fixed-term contract to lead our payroll function and support the transition to an external payroll provider. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance, while delivering excellent service to our employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the transition of payroll operations to an external provider, including process mapping, data migration, and knowledge transfer.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Manage payroll calculations, including bonuses, tronc, statutory leave, and site tips allocation.
• Produce payroll-related reports, reconciliations, budgets, and forecasts; support internal and external audits.
• Maintain and manage payroll systems, collaborating with IT and HR to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for payroll inquiries, delivering exceptional employee service.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and manage year-end and HMRC reporting.
• Prepare and manage employee benefits data (pensions, P11Ds, company cars, private healthcare).
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies within the payroll function.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• CIPP qualification (or equivalent) with proven payroll management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with payroll/HR systems implementation and process improvement.
• Excellent communicator, able to build relationships and challenge at all levels.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience supporting change management and upskilling people managers.