Hybrid Payroll Specialist — Accurate, Compliant & Impactful

Commercial Services; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate and compliant payroll services. The role involves processing payroll, providing technical guidance, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in payroll functions, ideally in large organizations, and strong communication and analytical skills. Offers competitive salary and employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Life assurance cover (4x salary)

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Retail and gym discounts

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll function.
• Experience using iTrent in a live operational environment.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls accurately and on time, ensuring compliance.
• Resolve discrepancies before final approval.
• Provide technical guidance to Payroll Assistants.
• Perform quality checks and audits.
• Coordinate payroll reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll experience

HR / Payroll systems (iTrent)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading public sector services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate and compliant payroll services. The role involves processing payroll, providing technical guidance, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in payroll functions, ideally in large organizations, and strong communication and analytical skills. Offers competitive salary and employee benefits.