Payroll Specialist

Deichmann SE; Little Bowden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Deichmann UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist based in Market Harborough to manage end-to-end payroll for 1,000+ employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance. The role is full-time, office-based, five days a week, with a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 depending on experience.

You will work with Sage 50 Payroll and SAP HR, leveraging advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivots) to deliver payroll reporting and data analysis, maintain data integrity, and support

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees.
• Proficient with Sage 50 Payroll and SAP HR systems.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for 1,000+ employees accurately and on time
• Manage starters, leavers, contractual changes, and statutory payments
• Calculate holiday pay and ensure payroll compliance with legislation
• Validate and reconcile payroll data, ensuring accuracy across inputs/outputs
• Process BACS payments and maintain payroll controls and audit checks
• Download, validate, and reconcile time & attendance data against payroll outputs
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries
• Maintain employee data within SAP HR and administer Sage 50 Payroll system
• Produce payroll, labour cost, pension, NI, bonus, and commission reporting
• Support HR and Finance teams with ad hoc reporting and data analysis
• Ensure GDPR compliance, confidentiality, and adherence to payroll legislation
• Support process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Education

CIPP level 4 Payroll specialist certificate

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

SAP HR

Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivots)

Power Automate (advantageous)

Job description

Here are the full details of the position you have selected. If you have any questions or need any assistance before applying below, please email our Recruitment team on careers@deichmann\.com including the advert reference.

Job reference : HO-2026-038436

Full time/Part time : Full time contracts available

Location : 16 Compass Point, Market Harborough, LE16 9HW

Start date : Immediately

Purpose

Based in Market Harborough, Deichmann UK, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Payroll Specialist with a strong background in high-volume, end-to-end payroll processing. The salary for this role is £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience. This role is to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of end-to-end payroll for a high-volume workforce (1,000+ employees). The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for maintaining payroll integrity, statutory compliance, and high-quality reporting while overseeing payroll controls, resolving complex queries, and supporting continuous improvement across payroll and HR systems. This is full time office based role, 5 days per week.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing payroll data for 1,000+ employees, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, statutory payments (SSP, SMP), holiday pay calculations, and payroll reconciliations. They will be confident using Sage 50 Payroll and SAP HR systems, with advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data cleansing, and exception reporting). They will also have experience producing payroll and labour cost reporting, managing payroll queries, and supporting payroll compliance and audit requirements. Experience with time & attendance systems, payroll reporting, and process automation (e.g. Power Automate) would be advantageous.

Key activities

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for 1,000+ employees accurately and on time
• Manage starters, leavers, contractual changes, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP)
• Calculate holiday pay and ensure payroll compliance with legislation and company policy
• Validate and reconcile payroll data, ensuring accuracy across all inputs and outputs
• Process BACS payments and maintain payroll controls and audit checks
• Download, validate, and reconcile time & attendance data against payroll outputs
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries
• Maintain employee data within SAP HR and administer Sage 50 Payroll system
• Produce payroll, labour cost, pension, NI, bonus, and commission reporting
• Support HR and Finance teams with ad hoc reporting and data analysis
• Ensure GDPR compliance, confidentiality, and adherence to payroll legislation
• Support process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives

Personal characteristics

• CIPP level 4 Payroll specialist certificate or equivalent payroll qualification or be able to demonstrate substantial experience of end to end payroll processing within a medium to large organisation
• Confident using Sage 50 Payroll and SAP HR systems, with advanced Excel skills
• Experience managing payroll data for 1,000+ employees, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, statutory payments (SSP, SMP)
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Confident working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain payroll information to non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across HR, Finance, and operational teams
• Possess UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

closing additional information

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable and expanding retail business with a strong footprint across both high street and online channels, and to build your career within Finance and Payroll. If you feel you have the skills and experience required and would like to join the Deichmann team, we’d love to hear from you—