Payroll Advisor

Oakleaf Partnership; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in Birmingham is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality payroll services. Ideal candidates will showcase strong communication and time management skills, and must have prior payroll experience within the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing (UK).
• Understanding of payroll legislation and tax regulations desirable.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for UK and Ireland employees.
• Maintain strong relationships with external payroll providers.
• Ensure all payroll data is up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

UK Payroll Advisor (12-Month Contract)
Location: Birmingham | Hybrid working
Full-time | Fixed Term (12 months)

A growing and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Advisor to join its HR and People team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional to play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality payroll services across multiple regions.

Role Overview

The Payroll Advisor will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for the UK and Ireland. The role also involves working closely with third-party payroll providers, managing employee data, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for UK and Ireland employees
• Maintain strong relationships with external payroll providers
• Ensure all payroll data is up to date (e.g. new starters, leavers, bank details, contractual changes)
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits queries via a shared inbox
• Support with year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and EYUs
• Assist with payroll audits and internal reporting requirements
• Collaborate with HR, tax, and benefits teams on payroll-related matters
• Process reimbursements, invoices, and support maternity, paternity, and other statutory leaves
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll processing (UK)
• Understanding of payroll legislation and tax regulations desirable
• Customer service experience
• Familiarity with HR systems and management information reporting

Disposition:

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible and solutions-focused
• Positive and collaborative approach
• Commitment to delivering excellent service