Payroll Admin / Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working and flexible hours

CIPP Level 5 qualification support

Job summary

Portfolio Group is seeking a dedicated payroll professional to manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles in a hybrid role based in the UK. You will be the key link between our organisation and the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accurate, timely data and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong UK payroll processing experience, be CIPP-qualified or progressing towards it, and be confident using Excel and payroll systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly and monthly payroll submissions.
• Liaise directly 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

Data validation

Excel

Payroll systems

Education

CIPP qualification/in progress

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.