Payroll Specialist

Baseline Recruit Ltd; Earlestown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is offering a key role as a Payroll Officer in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will manage payroll for over 3,500 employees and assist in transitioning processes towards greater efficiency. This position requires strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset, ensuring meticulous payroll handling while supporting HR improvements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Experience with HR systems and bank payment setups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll data.
• Manage multiple payrolls with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with Managers to resolve queries.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Great communication

Team collaboration

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Great opportunity to join this dynamic, fast growing group based in Derby as a 'Payroll Officer'; working closely with the Payroll Manager to manage the payroll function for 3,500 employees. A bureau system is currently in place but the plan is to bring the payroll function inhouse so end to end experience is a requirement as well as strong Excel skills. The current system in Brightpay so this experience is desirable. This is a fast paced and ever changing environment so a proactive and capable person is key.

As Payroll Officer, you ll play a key role in supporting the busy payroll function and helping transition to a more efficient, streamlined payroll and HR system. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you ll handle payroll for over 1,000 employees ensuring everything runs smoothly, accurately, and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process monthly payroll data
• Manage multiple payrolls with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with Managers to resolve queries
• Process starters, leavers, and payroll changes
• Ensure accurate handling of sick pay, maternity, unpaid leave, etc.
• Perform post-payroll checks and set up payment runs
• Assist in payroll systems improvements and reporting
• Maintain HR systems and payroll documentation

The Requirement

• Knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes (BrightPay experience a plus)
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Experience with HR systems and bank payment setups
• Detail-oriented mindset and strong organisational skills
• Great communication and team collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of Payroll Legislation