Payroll Delivery Specialist (Copy)

JGA Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Delivery Specialist for a 12-month fixed term contract in Northampton. The role involves processing payroll, maintaining records, and providing guidance to the payroll team. Ideal candidates will have payroll administration experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working structure and a competitive salary of up to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration and delivery at a specialist level.
• Strong data manipulation skills in Excel.
• Some payroll experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees accurately.
• Maintain payroll records and troubleshoot employee payroll queries.
• Calculate tax, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and commissions.

Skills

Payroll administration

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Risk management

Tools

SAP

Workday

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Payroll Delivery Specialist - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Up to £35,000

Working Structure: Hybrid

Location: Northampton

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records and troubleshoot employee payroll queries
• Calculate tax, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and commissions
• Prepare statutory filings and liaise with relevant tax authorities
• Act as point of escalation, providing specialist guidance to the payroll team
• Support both BAU operations and project-based initiatives, including change projects
• Drive process improvements and embed risk mitigation policies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll delivery

Ideal Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration and delivery at a specialist level
• Proficient in Excel; strong data manipulation skills
• Some payroll experience required; systems experience (SAP, Workday, or similar) advantageous
• Ability to balance compliance, legislation, and operational priorities
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Effective communicator and problem solver, able to guide colleagues and liaise with stakeholders
• Experience in risk management and process improvement is a plus

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