Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team on a permanent hybrid basis. In this role, you'll manage the full payroll cycle and pensions administration, ensuring compliance with UK regulations while providing exceptional support to employees. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about accuracy and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Flexible working

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing and pensions administration.
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll and pension regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full payroll cycle for employees, ensuring accuracy.
• Oversee pension contributions and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Pensions Administration

UK Payroll Regulations

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Payroll Software (SAP)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with expertise in payroll and pensions to join on a permanent hybrid basis with 2 days in the office and the rest WFH . If you're passionate about accuracy, compliance, and supporting a seamless payroll process, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Administer the full payroll cycle for employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries and deductions.
• Pensions Management: Oversee the processing of pension contributions, including compliance with pension schemes and legislative requirements.
• Compliance & Legislation: Stay up-to-date with payroll and pension regulations and ensure full compliance with all statutory and company policies, including tax codes, NI contributions, and pension legislation.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and submit payroll reports, statutory returns (RTI, PAYE, NIC), and pension reports.
• Employee Queries: Act as a point of contact for employee payroll and pension queries, providing guidance on matters such as pay discrepancies, deductions, and pension options.
• Reconciliation: Ensure that payroll and pension data reconciles accurately with finance and accounting records.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, and benefits teams to ensure smooth payroll operations, from new hires to leavers.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in payroll processing, including pensions administration.
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll and pension regulations
• Strong understanding of payroll software and systems.(SAP would be an advantage)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll and pension issues in clear terms.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, inclusive team culture where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Additional perks, such as flexible working, health benefits, etc.

If you are a motivated and experienced payroll professional with a passion for pensions, we'd love to hear from you!