Payroll Specialist

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for approximately 250 employees. Responsibilities include processing bi-weekly and monthly pay, ensuring compliance with regulations, and performing payroll calculations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of payroll experience and excellent communication skills. This is a permanent position with a hybrid work model based in London, offering a salary up to £40,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Experience with ADP Payroll is a plus.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end payroll processing for 250 employees.
• Perform payroll calculations and adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and policies.

Skills

Experience in Payroll

ADP Payroll knowledge

Time management

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Payroll Specialist – Perm – Hybrid – London – up to £40,000 per annum

Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a healthcare company, looking for a Payroll Specialist, on a permanent basis. The detail oriented Payroll Specialist will take full ownership of payroll operations, responsible for managing end to end payroll for approximately 250 employees, including bi-weekly and monthly pay runs. The position requires strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work confidently and independently in a fast-paced environment. This role is on a hybrid basis consisting of 3 days in their London office.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end payroll processing for bi-weekly and monthly pay, for 250 employees.
• Perform manual payroll calculations when required, including adjustments, corrections, and complex scenarios.
• Process overtime, allowances, deductions, and leave in compliance with company policies and healthcare sector requirements.
• Prepare and post payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accuracy in employee data, new starters, terminations, and contract changes.
• Lead and support change management activities related to payroll system updates, process improvements, and organizational changes.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, awards, EBAs, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers.
• Produce payroll reports for finance, HR, and management as needed.

Key Skills

• Min 3-5 years of experience working within Payroll
• ADP Payroll would be beneficial
• Ability to effectively manage personal workload, including understanding priorities, delivering to tight timelines and managing customer expectations.
• Able to work in a complex structure, fast-paced environment that constantly evolves and has a can do attitude
• Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
• Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills