Payroll Analyst, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Clerk

Careers 2005; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company in Chester is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with taxation regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in payroll and multi-jurisdictional tax management. This role offers significant career opportunities within a rapidly expanding firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in payroll processes and compliance.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Ability to manage multi-jurisdiction taxation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming payroll tax notices and resolve issues.
• Process payrolls for multiple locations and states.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.

Skills

Payroll compliance knowledge

Multi-jurisdiction tax management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

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Chester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

My client has over 5,000 employees spread across more than 20 geographic regions. They’ve experienced tremendous growth over the past 5 years and are now the 2nd largest company in their industry in the US. This growth provides significant career opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring incoming payroll tax notices, researching, and resolving payroll tax issues.
• Managing multi-jurisdiction taxation for new job setups and ensuring compliance through audits.
• Registering for new jurisdictions and maintaining communication with agencies.
• Processing payrolls for multiple locations and states.
• Reconciling taxes prior to transmission and validating reports.
• Ensuring compliance reporting and staying updated with government regulations impacting employee taxation.
• Demonstrating knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations, including COBRA, FLSA, and FMLA.

Additional responsibilities for Payroll Specialist include:

• Entering new hires and terminating employees in the payroll system.
• Processing garnishments, child support orders, and address changes.
• Managing payroll workflow to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Processing employment verifications and responding to employee inquiries.
• Processing rate changes and assisting in department growth and projects.