Payroll Admin / Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work style

CIPP Level 5 qualification support

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a skilled payroll professional to coordinate weekly and monthly payroll cycles within a supportive HR Operations team.

You will act as the link between our organisation and our outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accurate data, timely submissions, and smooth year-end processes. The role offers hybrid working (Chorley or Huyton) with development toward CIPP Level 5.

Qualifications

• Strong background in UK payroll processing and legislation.
• CIPP qualified, working towards it, or open to studying.
• Proficient in data validations and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly and monthly payroll submissions.
• Liaise with outsourced payroll provider.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate, complete and on time.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, queries and adjustments.
• Support year-end activities, HMRC submissions, and pension reporting.

Skills

UK payroll processing

Excel

Payroll systems

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

This is a standalone payroll role sitting within a supportive HR Operations team. You will act as the vital link between our organisation and our outsourced payroll provider. We are looking for someone with the experience to hit the ground running and manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles, process accurate data, and help improve our processes.

What We Offer

• Permanent role: Salary £33,000-£36,000
• Working style: Hybrid and flexible working (Chorley or Huyton office base)
• Development: Support towards CIPP Level 5 qualification

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly and monthly payroll submissions.
• Liaise directly with our outsourced payroll provider.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate, complete, and on time.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, queries, and adjustments.
• Support year-end activities, HMRC submissions, and pension reporting.

About You

• Experience: Strong background in UK payroll processing and legislation.
• Qualifications: CIPP qualified, working towards it, or open to studying.
• Skills: Confident with data validations, Excel, and payroll systems.