Payroll Specialist

DWF Law LLP; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DWF Law LLP as a Payroll Administrator in Manchester, supporting payroll operations for approx. 4,000 employees globally. This hybrid role offers the chance to help ensure compliance and accuracy in payroll processes while working in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services or multi-country setting.
• Ability to evaluate data and manage deadlines effectively.
• Open to change and ready to tackle new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in end-to-end processing of multiple monthly payrolls.
• Maintain and update payroll records ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Comfortable with numbers

Education

Experience in an administrative role

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Tools

Payroll software (e.g., ADP)

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team in Manchester at DWF. Whether you're someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes or you're looking to gain experience and grow your career in payroll, this could be the perfect opportunity.

In this role, you’ll be helping to support payroll operations for around 4,000 colleagues across the globe. You’ll work closely with our Group Payroll Manager and three Payroll Specialists to ensure everything is accurate, compliant, and delivered with care.

This is a hybrid position, with just two days a week in our Manchester office—giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.

Why join us?

We’re on the lookout for a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team in Manchester at DWF. Whether you're someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes or you're looking to gain experience and grow your career in payroll, this could be the perfect opportunity.

In this role, you’ll be helping to support payroll operations for around 4,000 colleagues across the globe. You’ll work closely with our Group Payroll Manager and three Payroll Specialists to ensure everything is accurate, compliant, and delivered with care.

This is a hybrid position, with just two days a week in our Manchester office—giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end processing of multiple monthly payrolls across various jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support the Payroll Specialists with data entry, reconciliations, and audit checks.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal departments.
• Liaise with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment on employee data and reporting.
• Assist with year-end processes, including P60s, P11Ds, and other statutory reporting.
• Support compliance with HMRC and international payroll regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally in a professional services or multi-country setting
• Comfortable working with numbers and evaluating data, with a keen eye for detail
• Clear and influential communicator who enjoys building positive working relationships
• Enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Organised and able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Open to change and ready to take on new challenges with a positive mindset

Desirable

• Familiarity with payroll software or systems (e.g. ADP or similar) – not essential, as full training will be provided
• An understanding of UK payroll legislation; any exposure to international payroll is a plus

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

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