Payroll Specialist

Reed; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Head office environment

Payroll audits exposure

Performance management

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Reed Recruitment is partnering with a Charitable Organisation on the Lisburn Road to recruit a dedicated Payroll Specialist. This full-time, permanent role sits in a hybrid office setup on Lisburn Road, Belfast, offering exposure to payroll, pensions, compliance, reporting, and audit support.

The successful candidate will process monthly payroll, manage timekeeping, handle deductions, and respond to payroll queries while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Payroll qualification or at least 2 years' experience processing end-to-end payroll.
• Experience in a payroll environment with responsibility for accurate payroll administration.
• Knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pensions, and payroll compliance.
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel to manage and review payroll data.
• Ability to reconcile payroll information and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when dealing with payroll queries.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Verify timekeeping and payroll input data, investigating and resolving discrepancies where needed.
• Calculate pay, including overtime, shift payments, allowances, bonuses, sick pay, and maternity or paternity pay.
• Process payroll deductions such as tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, attachment orders, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Administer pension enrolments, opt-outs, contribution changes, and reconciliations with pension providers.
• Issue third-party payments and ensure all payroll records are updated correctly.
• Prepare payroll reports, statements, and supporting information for management, finance, and auditors.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional, confidential, and timely manner.
• Support payroll audits and ensure payroll activity remains compliant with HMRC, pension, employment law, and GDPR requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Payroll Specialist- Lisburn Road- Hybrid

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Lisburn Road, Belfast
• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Working Pattern: Hybrid

Reed Recruitment is delighted to be working with a Charitable Organisation with Offices based on the Lisburn Road. Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Day-to-day of the role

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Verify timekeeping and payroll input data, investigating and resolving discrepancies where needed.
• Calculate pay, including overtime, shift payments, allowances, bonuses, sick pay, and maternity or paternity pay.
• Process payroll deductions such as tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, attachment orders, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Administer pension enrolments, opt-outs, contribution changes, and reconciliations with pension providers.
• Issue third-party payments and ensure all payroll records are updated correctly.
• Prepare payroll reports, statements, and supporting information for management, finance, and auditors.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional, confidential, and timely manner.
• Support payroll audits and ensure payroll activity remains compliant with HMRC, pension, employment law, and GDPR requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Payroll qualification, or at least 2 years' experience processing end-to-end payroll.
• Experience working in a payroll environment with responsibility for accurate payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pensions, and payroll compliance.
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel to manage and review payroll data.
• Ability to reconcile payroll information and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when dealing with payroll queries.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support wider duties as required within the finance or payroll function.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a specialist Payroll Specialist position within a head office environment.
• Broad exposure to payroll, pensions, compliance, reporting, and audit support.
• Structured performance management and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Hybrid working and flexible working opportunities