Payroll Specialist

Morgan McKinley (South West); Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is recruiting a Payroll Specialist for Tiverton to support end-to-end monthly payrolls for 700+ employees, working with the Payroll Manager to ensure accuracy and timely service delivery.

The role covers pensions administration, auto-enrolment basics, payroll audits, and maintaining employee records. Temp to Perm contract with flexibility for immediate start is offered.

Qualifications

• Core, hands-on experience in internal payroll processing is essential.
• Strong numerical and data validation skills are required.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities are important.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Support end-to-end monthly payrolls.
• Pensions Administration: Manage workplace pension schemes, auto-enrolment, and basic employee queries.
• Data & Audits: Conduct payroll audits and update employee records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Pensions administration

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Tiverton

Contract: Temp to Perm

We are recruiting a Payroll Officer on behalf of a prominent, growing organisation based in Tiverton. Working alongside the Payroll Manager, you will help process monthly payrolls for approximately 700+ employees, ensuring high accuracy and smooth service delivery across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Support the end-to-end processing of monthly payrolls,
• Pensions Administration: Handle workplace pension schemes, auto-enrolment, and basic employee queries
• Data & Audits: Conduct routine payroll audits, update employee records

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Core, hands‑on experience in internal payroll processing is the primary essential requirement.
• IT Proficiency: Standard Office Tools
• Personal Attributes: Strong attention to detail, excellent communication/customer service skills
• Location & Travel: Based in Tiverton
• Flexibility: Available to start on short notice or immediately