Payroll Advisor

Portfolio Payroll; Lymm; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll supports a leading international industrial services provider in Warrington, seeking a Payroll Advisor on a 6-month FTC. The role covers end-to-end UK and ROI payroll, pensions, and expenses, with hybrid working from Warrington and remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on payroll experience, familiarity with the iTrent system, and strong stakeholder collaboration. CIPP Payroll Technician or Payroll Level 3 apprenticeship is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end UK and ROI payroll and pensions processing.
• Desirable: CIPP Payroll Technician qualification or Payroll Level 3 apprenticeship.
• Experience supporting new technologies, testing functionality, and training team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll & pensions processing for weekly and monthly pay runs.
• Handle data entry and system management on the iTrent platform.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, HMRC guidelines and audit standards.
• Identify opportunities for standardisation and automation to reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with Finance, People, and third-party providers as a key contact.
• Provide support to Payroll Team Leadership and monitor SLAs/KPIs.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

UK payroll

Pensions processing

iTrent platform

Stakeholder management

Data entry accuracy

Change management

Communication

Tools

iTrent

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is working alongside a leading international provider of industrial services based in Warrington who are seeking a talented Payroll Advisor to support their end-to-end processing on a 6-month fixed-term contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll & pensions: Oversee accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls, auto-enrolment, pensions, and colleague expenses.
• System management: Manage day-to-day processing and data entry utilizing the iTrent platform.
• Compliance & quality assurance: Maintain full compliance with internal controls, statutory requirements, HMRC guidelines, and audit standards.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for standardisation and automation to reduce manual intervention and increase operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, partnering with Finance, People, and third-party providers.
• Operational support: Provide dedicated support to the Payroll Team Leadership while ensuring strict adherence to SLAs and KPIs.

Ideal Experience

• Proven payroll background: Minimum of 3 years of practical, hands-on experience in end-to-end UK and ROI payroll and pensions processing.
• Change & transformation skills: Experience supporting new technologies, testing new functionality, and training team members.
• Strong communication & organisation: Able to build connected relationships across business areas with clarity, context, and high integrity.
• Professional qualifications: A professional CIPP Payroll Technician qualification or a Payroll Level 3 apprenticeship is highly desirable.

Job Details

• Salary: £32,000 FTE
• Contract: 6-Month FTC
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working pattern (office-based in Warrington with remote flexibility)
• Reporting to: Payroll Supervisor