Payroll Specialist

E3 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for over 400 employees. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processing, knowledge of pension schemes, and a keen attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits including pension contributions and health coverage.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Healthshield benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within a medium to large organisation.
• Knowledge of pension schemes and payroll compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for 400+ employees.
• Management of SSP and part-time salaries.
• Ensuring full payroll compliance.

Skills

Experience in payroll processing

Knowledge of pension schemes

Attention to detail

Experience with multiple payroll scenarios

Job description

Overview

Payroll Specialist required for a leading manufacturing business, undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth, based in West Yorkshire.

The successful Payroll Specialist will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of 400+ employees across multiple shifts and working patterns
• Managing SSP, pro-rata, and part-time salaries
• Ownership of pension schemes, including monitoring contributions
• Oversight of apprenticeships and salary sacrifice schemes
• Ensuring full payroll compliance across the business
• Supporting the sourcing and implementation of new Payroll and Time & Attendance (T&A) systems and processes

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within a medium to large organisation
• Knowledge of pension schemes, salary sacrifice, and payroll compliance
• Experience managing multiple payroll scenarios, including part-time, pro-rata, and SSP
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines
• Experience contributing to payroll system implementation and process improvements

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of 50,000 per annum DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with a flexible Holiday Buy Scheme
• Hybrid working: typically 1-2 days from home
• Flexible working hours: Core hours 09:30-14:15 Mon-Thu, 09:30-12:00 Fri (total 37.5 hours/week), with option for early start/finish
• Company pension contributions of up to 8% (if contributing 5% or more)
• Death-in-service benefit of up to 5x annual salary
• Healthshield benefits covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more
• Christmas holiday shutdown (deducted from annual leave)

To apply for the Payroll Specialist position, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.