Payroll Coordinator — Part-Time, UK/Europe Payroll

Macfarlane Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Pension

Free parking

Volunteer day

Wellbeing support

Training & progression

Employee discounts

Long service rewards

Job summary

Macfarlane Group's Coventry Head Office is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join the central HR team and manage payroll coordination across UK and European sites. You will be the main contact for payroll activity, ensuring timely monthly payroll cycles for ~1,000 colleagues, while working with external partners to keep processes efficient, compliant and aligned with business needs.

With acquisitions expanding the group, you will help integrate new businesses into the Group payroll structure and

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of payroll experience across multi-site or complex organisations.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, compliance and legislation.
• Experience managing payroll data, reconciliations and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.
• Experience with UK/European payrolls and ADP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process monthly payroll data accurately and within deadlines.
• Perform payroll analysis, reconciliations and reporting.
• Serve as key contact for payroll queries from colleagues and managers.
• Liaise with external payroll provider to ensure service delivery.
• Support payroll integrations for newly acquired businesses and review processes.
• Assist with payroll audits, year-end activities and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records with GDPR and confidentiality in mind.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and drive process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

UK/European payrolls

Tools

ADP

Job description

Macfarlane Group's Coventry Head Office is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join the central HR team and manage payroll coordination across UK and European sites. You will be the main contact for payroll activity, ensuring timely monthly payroll cycles for ~1,000 colleagues, while working with external partners to keep processes efficient, compliant and aligned with business needs.

With acquisitions expanding the group, you will help integrate new businesses into the Group payroll structure and