Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is partnering with a telecom provider to hire a Payroll Specialist for a temporary, onsite role (Tue-Thu). You will own BAU payroll delivery, handling multi-cycle processing and changes within SAP SuccessFactors.

The position requires strong accuracy, high-volume capability and independent BAU leadership in a fast-paced environment. The contract is part-time at £22 per hour, with an equivalent FTE salary around £43,000.

Qualifications

• In-house payroll background within a busy internal environment.
• Ability to handle high-volume workloads and tight deadlines.
• SAP SuccessFactors proficiency and confidence in using the system.
• Experience leading day-to-day payroll operations.
• Strong accuracy and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Multi-cycle payroll delivery across varied frequencies and groups.
• End-to-end payroll processing including starters, leavers and deductions.
• Navigate SAP SuccessFactors payroll workflows.
• Quality checks, reconciliations and compliance tasks.
• Collaborate with managers and internal teams to resolve queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Stakeholder management

End-to-end payroll

In-house payroll

BAU leadership

Accuracy & detail

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is working alongside a telecommunication provider who are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist on a temporary basis. This role is fully onsite from Tuesday to Thursday, offering stability, autonomy, and hands‑on ownership of BAU delivery within a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi‑cycle payroll delivery - Support accurate processing across varied pay frequencies and employee groups.
• End‑to‑end payroll processing - Manage starters, leavers, contractual changes, statutory payments, and deductions.
• SAP SuccessFactors operations - Confidently navigate and maintain payroll workflows within SAP SuccessFactors.
• Quality assurance - Perform checks, reconciliations, and compliance tasks to ensure error‑free outputs.
• Stakeholder support - Collaborate with managers and internal teams to resolve queries and maintain smooth BAU delivery.

Ideal Experience

• In‑house payroll background - Strong experience managing payroll within a busy internal environment.
• High‑volume capability - Comfortable working with complex workloads and tight deadlines.
• SAP SuccessFactors proficiency - Able to deliver confidently within the system.
• BAU leadership - Skilled at maintaining day‑to‑day operations independently.
• Accuracy & organisation - Strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Contract Details

• Part‑time: 3 days per week (Tue-Thu onsite)
• Temp contract at £22 per hour
• Equivalent FTE salary: £43,000
• Immediate start
• Reporting directly to the Payroll Lead