Payroll Specialist

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in London seeks a payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for their busy department. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate payments, compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has strong skills in payroll software, data accuracy, and an understanding of UK payroll legislation. This role offers an exciting challenge for those looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-volume payroll.
• Familiarity with payroll tax calculations.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings.

Skills

Payroll software proficiency

Data accuracy

Advanced Excel skills

Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation

Statutory payments knowledge

Ability to stay updated on regulations

CIPP Qualified

Pension exposure

Job description

We are working exclusively with London Borough of Brent to recruit for their busy payroll department.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll and pensions on a high-volume basis
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, bonuses, and benefits
• Review and approve payroll reports before final submission
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international payroll laws and regulations
• Prepare and submit statutory filings (e.g., HMRC in the UK)
• Maintain accurate records for audits and internal reviews
• Maintain and update payroll systems and employee records
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity
• Implement system upgrades or transitions when needed
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees
• Provide guidance on payslips, tax codes, and deductions
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll perspective
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes
• Develop and document standard operating procedures
• Train junior payroll staff or HR team members
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to payroll
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, system integrations)
• Dealing with complex queries effectively
• Assessing historical data and rectifying errors

Requirements

• Payroll software proficiency and worked with an integrated system previously
• Data accuracy and reconciliation experience
• Advanced Excel skills lookups and pivot tables

• Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, including, PAYE, National Insurance
• Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) and ability to complete manual calculations
• Ability to stay updated on HMRC regulations and employment law
• CIPP Qualified
• Pension exposure

If you have ALL of the above and are seeking a new challenge, then please apply now.

Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so please apply now as the closing date will be subject to change.

No sponsorship available for this post.