Payroll & Compliance Specialist (Manufacturing)

Major Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Advisor to manage end-to-end payroll for factory and office staff. This role involves ensuring compliance with UK payroll regulations, calculating variable payments, and resolving employee queries. Candidates should hold a CIPP qualification or be actively pursuing one, alongside demonstrated payroll experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Excel is also required. This is a permanent position based in Burton upon Trent, offering a salary range of £28,000–£29,000.

Qualifications

• CIPP qualification or actively pursuing it.
• Proven experience in payroll within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong UK payroll legislation knowledge.
• Experienced with Time & Attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for factory and office-based staff weekly/monthly.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
• Calculate shift premiums, overtime, and bonuses.
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with GDPR.
• Resolve issues concerning Time & Attendance data.
• Liaise with HR for accurate payroll processing.
• Manage pension scheme administration.
• Support year-end payroll activities.
• Respond to employee payroll queries.
• Assist in improving payroll processes.

Skills

CIPP qualification or working towards one

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Numerical accuracy

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Tools

SAP

Kronos

ADP

Sage

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Advisor to manage end-to-end payroll for factory and office staff. This role involves ensuring compliance with UK payroll regulations, calculating variable payments, and resolving employee queries. Candidates should hold a CIPP qualification or be actively pursuing one, alongside demonstrated payroll experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Excel is also required. This is a permanent position based in Burton upon Trent, offering a salary range of £28,000–£29,000.