Payroll Specialist

Marks Sattin; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking an experienced payroll professional in Doncaster to support the payroll and pensions function. You will manage end-to-end payroll, pensions and expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery while meeting SLAs and KPIs.

The role requires knowledge of UK payroll regulations, HMRC compliance, and system changes. You will work with Finance, HR and external providers, driving process improvements and training the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in end-to-end payroll and pensions processing.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll and pensions.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or changes.
• Testing new system functionality and training colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support Payroll Team Leadership in delivering a high-quality payroll and pensions service.
• Process end-to-end payroll, pensions and employee expenses accurately and within deadlines.
• Ensure payroll activities meet SLAs and KPIs.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC requirements, pensions legislation and internal controls.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Take ownership of payroll and pensions responsibilities and resolve queries.
• Provide knowledgeable support on payroll and pensions administration.
• Identify opportunities to standardise, automate and reduce manual intervention.
• Support testing and implementation of new payroll functionality and system changes.
• Share knowledge and provide training to team members.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with sensitive information.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Pensions processing

Stakeholder management

Payroll deadlines

Confidentiality

Education

CIPP Payroll Technician

Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship

Tools

MHR iTrent

Standard Life platforms

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support Payroll Team Leadership in delivering a high-quality payroll and pensions service across the business.


• Process end-to-end payroll, pensions and employee expenses accurately and within agreed deadlines.


• Ensure payroll activities meet agreed SLAs and KPIs, supporting wider departmental and business objectives.


• Maintain compliance with HMRC requirements, pensions legislation, internal controls and audit standards.


• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, People/HR, wider business teams and third-party providers.


• Take ownership of assigned payroll and pensions responsibilities, proactively resolving queries and issues.


• Provide knowledgeable support on payroll and pensions administration.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes through standardisation, automation and reduced manual intervention.


• Support the testing and implementation of new payroll functionality, technology and system changes.


• Share knowledge and provide training/support to other members of the team.


• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.


• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end payroll and pensions processing.


• Strong knowledge of UK and Republic of Ireland payroll and pensions.


• A good understanding of payroll legislation, regulatory requirements, financial controls and compliance.


• Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades or technology changes.


• Experience testing new system functionality and supporting/training colleagues.


• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management experience.


• Experience working with payroll, expenses and pensions platforms.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Workspace applications.


• Experience using MHR iTrent and Standard Life platforms would be advantageous.


• A CIPP Payroll Technician qualification or Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship, or equivalent, would be desirable.

Key Skills

• Strong end-to-end payroll and pensions knowledge.


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Strong understanding of payroll controls and best practice.


• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Confident stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.


• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.


• Strong organisation and time-management skills.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage tight payroll deadlines.


• Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities with moderate supervision.


• High levels of integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information.


• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the ongoing development of the wider payroll function.