Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Knaphill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a busy, supportive team and deliver accurate payroll and employee administration services. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, detail orientation and providing excellent internal support.

You’ll handle payroll changes, maintain records, support onboarding and HR administration, and respond to queries while seeking efficient improvements in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' payroll or administrative experience.
• Strong IT and systems skills.
• Track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• Focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Payroll qualification (or working towards one) is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absences, and statutory payments.
• Support payroll accuracy through regular checks and reporting.
• Assist with employee onboarding and HR administration.
• Manage payroll-related records, reconciliations, pensions, and third-party payments.
• Respond to payroll and employee queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify and implement process improvements where possible.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Organised & time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team oriented

Confidential information handling

Payroll qualification in progress

Tools

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

Payroll Specialist

The Opportunity

Join a busy and supportive team where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate payroll and employee administration services. This is a fast-paced position suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, attention to detail, and providing excellent internal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absences, and statutory payments.
• Support payroll accuracy through regular checks and reporting.
• Assist with employee onboarding and HR administration.
• Manage payroll-related records, reconciliations, pensions, and third-party payments.
• Respond to payroll and employee queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify and implement process improvements where possible.

About You

• Previous payroll administration experience, ideally within an in-house payroll or HR environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator who can build relationships across the business.
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling confidential information.
• Payroll qualification (or working towards one) would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's Needed

• Around 2+ years' payroll or administrative experience.
• Strong IT and systems skills.
• A track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• A focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.

Salary: Competitive + benefits.
Location: Hybrid working available.

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INDTEMP

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.