Part time Payroll Specialist

Michael Page Finance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Salary sacrifice

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Annual leave: 25 days + BH

Birthday day off

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced sick pay

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Part‑Time Payroll Specialist in Didsbury, South Manchester. The role covers end-to-end UK payroll, including data prep, calculations, payments and submissions, with oversight of international payrolls.

This hybrid position offers 25–30 hours per week across five days and a salary up to £35,000 FTE plus bonus. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, RTI, pension schemes, and data accuracy, while collaborating with HR, Finance and external

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating an in-house UK payroll.
• Knowledge of HMRC, pension requirements, RTI, and payroll compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborates with HR, Finance and external payroll providers.
• Discreet handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly UK payroll process with data prep, calculations, payments and submissions.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with UK legislation and reporting requirements.
• Oversee outsourced payroll across four international countries with accuracy and timely approvals.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and investigate variances for finance insights.
• Coordinate payroll year-end processes and support audits.

Skills

In-house UK payroll

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Payroll queries

Confidentiality

Job description

Part‑Time Payroll Specialist
Location: Didsbury, South Manchester
Hours: 25-30 hours per week over 5 days
Salary: Up to £35,000 FTE, plus bonus
Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH

Client Details

In this role, you'll be responsible for coordinating the full UK payroll process. You'll play a key role in ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time, working closely with HR, Finance and external payroll providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of payroll operations, maintaining strong controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes. With part-time hours and a flexible hybrid working approach, we recognise the importance of finding the right balance between work and life outside the office.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Part time Payroll Specialist will be:

• Manage the end-to-end monthly UK payroll process, including data preparation, calculations, employee payments, payslips and statutory submissions.

• Ensure all payroll activities comply with UK legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, RTI reporting, statutory payments and workplace pension obligations.

• Oversee outsourced payroll processing across four international countries, ensuring accurate data, timely approvals, appropriate funding and compliance with local regulations.

• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate variances, providing accurate payroll data and insights to support the Finance team.

• Partner with HR to manage employee lifecycle changes, including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments, contractual changes, absences and benefits.

• Maintain effective payroll controls and accurate records, ensuring clear audit trails, appropriate documentation and robust approval processes across UK and international payrolls.

• Coordinate payroll year-end processes, support audits and system updates, and manage relationships with external payroll providers.

• Review existing payroll processes and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and overall service delivery.

• Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues promptly and providing clear, reliable support to employees and internal stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Part time Payroll Specialist will have:

• Previous experience managing or coordinating an in-house UK payroll.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC and pension requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively with Finance, HR and external payroll providers.
• The ability to investigate and resolve payroll queries confidently.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Job Offer

• Salary: Up to £35,000 FTE, pro rata + bonus
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Pension: Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay: Company sick pay scheme.
• Private medical insurance: Single cover, with option to add family.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Extra holiday: Option to buy up to 10 additional days.
• Additional paid leave for key occasions.
• Birthday day off.
• Enhanced parental leave
• Free on-site parking