Payroll Specialist

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage payroll and benefits in a hybrid role based in Worcestershire. You will ensure the accurate delivery of payroll cycles and administration of employee benefits. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and proficiency with systems like Sage or ADP. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Proficiency with payroll/HR systems (Sage, ADP, or similar).
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain payroll and HR systems.
• Process monthly payroll end-to-end.
• Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation.
• Administer year-end processes including P60s and P45s.
• Oversee pensions and benefits schemes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Proficiency with payroll/HR systems

Tools

Sage

ADP

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Worcestershire - Hybrid

Salary: Up to £35,000

Contract: Full Time - Permanent

Department: People & Culture / Finance

Reporting To: Head of People & Culture (with dotted line to Finance)

A growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its Shared Services team. This hands‑on role is critical in ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of the full payroll lifecycle, while supporting the smooth administration of employee benefits across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain payroll and HR systems, ensuring complete data accuracy and integration.
• Process monthly payroll end‑to‑end, including salary, hourly pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory payments.
• Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, submitting all statutory reports to HMRC and other regulators on time.
• Administer year‑end processes including P60s, P45s, P11Ds and P11Db documentation.
• Oversee pensions, benefits schemes, pay awards, and all related employee correspondence.
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to manage new starters, leavers, contractual changes, and payroll reconciliations.
• Provide accurate payroll reports, analysis, and data for statutory reporting such as gender pay gap submissions.
• Resolve payroll queries and act as the internal subject‑matter expert on payroll, tax, and benefits.

About You

• 3–5 years’ experience in payroll administration, ideally in a multi‑entity organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments).
• Proficiency with payroll/HR systems (Sage, ADP, or similar).
• High attention to detail, numerical accuracy and complete discretion with sensitive data.