Payroll Specialist

DP World; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Hinckley, responsible for end-to-end payroll, deductions, pensions, RTI and year-end processes. You will maintain payroll records, support audits and provide guidance on payroll queries while collaborating with HR and finance.

We expect a minimum of two years’ payroll experience, strong UK payroll knowledge, and proficiency with Sage/Xero/ADP/PaySpace. Attention to detail and excellent organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• A-levels or equivalent qualification; relevant payroll certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum two years’ payroll experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC, NI and pension rules.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Sage, Xero, ADP or PaySpace.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile end-to-end payroll for employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Administer deductions, benefits, pensions and other employee payments per policies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll requirements including HMRC rules.
• Prepare RTI submissions and year-end processes including P60 documentation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and generate reports for stakeholders.
• Respond to employee payroll queries with clear guidance on deductions and benefits.
• Collaborate with HR to process starters, leavers, salary changes and leave updates.
• Support internal and external audits and payroll-related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and integrations with HR/time systems.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information.

Skills

Two years payroll experience

UK payroll knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working with HR/Finance

Irish payroll knowledge (advantage)

Education

A-levels or equivalent qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

ADP

PaySpace

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Hinckley. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider payroll team, you will support the delivery of a high-quality, efficient payroll service. You will also play a key role in maintaining payroll records, supporting audits and reporting requirements, and continuously improving payroll processes and systems.

About the role:

• Processing and reconciling end-to-end payroll for employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Administering payroll deductions, benefits, pensions and other employee-related payments in line with company policies and employment contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory payroll requirements including HMRC regulations, tax and national insurance.
• Preparing and submitting statutory payroll returns such as RTI and supporting year-end processes including P60 documentation.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and generating payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
• Responding to employee payroll queries and providing clear guidance on deductions, payments and benefits.
• Working closely with HR to process new starters, leavers, salary changes and leave updates.
• Supporting internal and external audits and responding to payroll-related enquiries.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and integration with HR and time & attendance systems.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
  

Your Key Skills:

• A-levels or equivalent qualification; relevant payroll or accounting certifications such as CIPP or CIPD are advantageous.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a payroll administration or payroll specialist role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation including tax, national insurance, pensions and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience using payroll systems such as Sage, Xero, ADP, PaySpace or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving queries.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, finance and wider business teams.
• Experience with Irish payroll processes would be beneficial.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

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DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

Job Info

• Job Identification 23930
• Locations 16 Palace Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1E 5JQ, GB