Payroll Specialist

CMA Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team in Portsmouth for a maternity cover lasting 12–14 months. The role involves processing payroll for UK and EU countries, ensuring compliance with local legislation, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have proven payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in payroll systems like Excel, Workday, or ADP. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + BH

Private Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi–country payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of local payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in payroll systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payrolls for UK and EU countries.
• Collaborate with key departments to ensure accurate payroll inputs.
• Maintain payroll records and support audits.

Skills

Proven experience in multi–country payroll processing

Strong understanding of local payroll legislation and compliance

Proficient in payroll systems and Excel

Workday or ADP experience

Excellent analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication abilities

Tools

Workday

ADP

Excel

Job description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the finance sector of a dynamic and innovative company in Portsmouth? Our client, a leading player in the professional services industry, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team to cover maternity for a period of 12–14 months.

What will the Payroll Specialist role involve?

• Process monthly payrolls for UK and EU countries
• Collaborate with key departments to ensure accurate payroll inputs and resolve queries
• Maintain payroll records, support audits, and stay up–to–date with local legislation
• Provide payroll reporting and analytics to inform strategic business decisions

Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Specialist vacancy:

• Proven experience in multi–country payroll processing
• Strong understanding of local payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Proficient in payroll systems and Excel
• Workday or ADP experience would be advantageous
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll Specialist:

• Competitive salary with an additional benefits package
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Private Healthcare
• Free parking

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