Payroll Specialist

Oakley Recruitment Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Accrued holiday

Free parking

Pension autoenrollment

Fully office-based position in Cannock

Potential to become permanent for the右

Job summary

Oakley Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Cannock-based organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will oversee payroll for a portfolio of up to 100 SME clients, manage weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles, ensure accurate calculations and HMRC compliance, and handle RTI submissions using Sage Payroll. This role demands precision, proactive process improvement and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Payroll Administrator or similar position.
• Strong technical payroll knowledge essential.
• Experience using Sage Payroll is essential.
• Excellent understanding of HMRC RTI, pensions auto-enrolment and payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a portfolio of up to 100 SME clients
• Managing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles as required
• Ensuring all payroll calculations are accurate, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, holiday pay, statutory sick pay, overtime and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Managing statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other relevant entitlements
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation, payroll regulations and pension auto-enrolment requirements
• Processing starters, leavers, P45s, P60s and other payroll documentation
• Managing RTI submissions, including FPS and EPS, accurately and within deadlines
• Using Sage Payroll to process, review and manage client payrolls

Skills

Senior Payroll AdministratorExperience

Technical payroll knowledge

High-volume payroll management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established organisation based in Cannock, recruiting for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Job Role

• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a portfolio of up to 100 SME clients
• Managing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles as required
• Ensuring all payroll calculations are accurate, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, holiday pay, statutory sick pay, overtime and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Managing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other relevant entitlements
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation, payroll regulations and pension auto-enrolment requirements
• Processing starters, leavers, P45s, P60s and other payroll documentation
• Managing RTI submissions, including FPS and EPS, accurately and within deadlines
• Using Sage Payroll to process, review and manage client payrolls

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a Senior Payroll Administrator or similar position
• Strong technical payroll knowledge is essential
• Experience using Sage Payroll is essential
• Excellent understanding of HMRC requirements, RTI submissions and pension auto-enrolment
• Confident managing high-volume payrolls and working to multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Professional and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Experience reviewing and implementing payroll processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance

Reward

• Immediate start
• Accrued holiday
• Free parking
• Pension autoenrollment
• Fully office-based position in Cannock
• Potential to become permanent for the right role

Culture and Environment

You will be joining a professional and supportive working environment where attention to detail, collaboration and delivering an excellent client experience are highly valued.

The business is looking for someone who can bring confidence, technical expertise and a proactive approach to the team. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference by reviewing existing processes, introducing improvements and supporting the continued development of the payroll function.

Personality

We are looking for a confident, professional and technically minded individual who takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient payroll services.

You will be highly organised, approachable and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines. You will enjoy problem-solving, supporting colleagues and building strong relationships with clients.

Importantly, you won't be afraid to challenge existing processes, suggest improvements and take ownership of implementing positive changes.

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. Appropriate identification and Right to Work documentation will be required as part of the recruitment process.