Payroll Implementation & Compliance Specialist (FTC)

Matchtech Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Advisor to join on a fixed-term contract (FTC) in Warrington. The role focuses on supporting both BAU payroll activity and a major payroll system implementation project.

Strong background in payroll transformation or systems change is highly desirable. Responsibilities include running end-to-end payroll for multiple contracts, ensuring compliance with National agreements and HMRC requirements, and assisting with year-end tasks.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting a payroll system implementation or major payroll project is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence reviewing, interpreting, and comparing payroll data.
• Solid knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, and HMRC requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a new payroll system, including parallel pay runs, data analysis, identifying discrepancies, improving processes, and contributing to training documentation.
• Process accurate end-to-end payroll across multiple contracts, ensuring compliance with National / Pay Agreements, rate changes, and back-pay requirements.
• Manage all payroll actions related to starters, leavers, adjustments, and perform peer audits to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Produce and review payroll reports, resolve payroll queries promptly, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and deadline adherence.
• Support year-end activities (Tax Year End, Benefits in Kind, P11Ds), maintain precise records, follow established payroll procedures, and keep up to date with payroll and pension legislation.

Skills

Payroll experience

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Tools

Payroll system

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Advisor to join on a fixed-term contract (FTC) in Warrington. The role focuses on supporting both BAU payroll activity and a major payroll system implementation project.

Strong background in payroll transformation or systems change is highly desirable. Responsibilities include running end-to-end payroll for multiple contracts, ensuring compliance with National agreements and HMRC requirements, and assisting with year-end tasks.