Payroll Executive

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Executive to own payroll processing for stores and head office teams, with hands-on exposure to onboarding and employee record management in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role also covers day-to-day HR queries and HR administration, offering a route to develop broader HR experience while ensuring accuracy, compliance with HMRC rules and pension obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration.
• Pensions experience is required.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and best practice.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Manage payroll changes for new starters, leavers, and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance for approvals.
• Maintain employee records in the payroll system and ensure data accuracy.
• Review reports submitted by the bureau.

Skills

Payroll administration

Pensions

Payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multi-site experience

Tools

MS Excel

Fourth payroll system

Job description

About the Role
As a Payroll Executive, you'll take ownership of processing for stores and head office teams. You'll also get hands‑on exposure to a variety of HR duties - from onboarding and employee record management to supporting day‑to‑day HR queries. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop a broader career in HR within a fast‑paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Manage payroll changes including new starters, leavers, and contract amendments.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance for payment approvals.
• Maintain employee records in the Fourth Payroll and ensure data accuracy.
• Reviewing reports submitted by the bureau.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in payroll administration.
• Pensions experience.
• A good understanding of payroll legislation and best practice.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Must have experience with the Fourth payroll system.
• Experience working with a Multi‑site Model.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 2 days a month in our Kings Cross office.
• Part time role – Only 20 hours a week.