Immediate-Start Payroll Specialist (8-Week)

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced payroll professional who can join a large manufacturing business on a short-term basis to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing.

This eight-week assignment requires a fast ramp‑up, the ability to work independently, and familiarity with ADP and Time & Attendance systems. You will handle starters and leavers, resolve payroll queries, maintain employee records, and ensure deadlines are met for a busy period of absence.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Experience with ADP and Time & Attendance systems is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in large organisations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Running end-to-end payroll activities
• Processing starters, leavers and employee changes
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries
• Maintaining accurate employee records
• Meeting strict payroll deadlines

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to deadlines

Independent work

Query resolution

Record maintenance

Tools

ADP

Time & Attendance system

Job description

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced payroll professional who can join a large manufacturing business on a short-term basis to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing.

This eight-week assignment requires a fast ramp‑up, the ability to work independently, and familiarity with ADP and Time & Attendance systems. You will handle starters and leavers, resolve payroll queries, maintain employee records, and ensure deadlines are met for a busy period of absence.