Payroll Specialist

Mi5; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency based in London is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead their payroll team and ensure compliance with legislative procedures. The ideal candidate will have a CIPP Level 3 qualification and at least 3 years of experience in payroll management. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll delivery, improving internal processes, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The role offers a starting salary of £46,172 along with benefits like flexible working options, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave

Recognition schemes

Flexible working

Season ticket loan

Pension

Cycle scheme

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale payroll delivery.
• Proactive attitude and strong adaptability.
• Commitment to high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support payroll team delivering monthly payroll.
• Oversee compliance with HMRC deadlines and processes.
• Manage internal and external relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

CIPP Level 3 qualification

3+ years of payroll management experience

Job description

As a Payroll Specialist, your knowledge and experience will strengthen a key business area. In this role, you'll lead and support the payroll team, providing strategic direction to help plan for the future. You'll oversee all elements of monthly payroll delivery, ensuring completion of processes from monthly payroll to legislative start/end of year procedures, in compliance with HMRC deadlines.

You will identify initiatives to improve our ways of working, contribute to senior decision-making, and implement new technologies or support processes. Managing and developing your payroll team will be a key responsibility, ensuring ongoing professionalism and motivation.

Your role includes improving quality control, completing month-end processes, and managing internal and external relationships. Building a network of contacts who rely on your expertise and customer service skills is essential.

You will also pursue personal development through internal training, e-learning, and potentially CIPP qualifications, with flexible working options to support work-life balance.

The recruitment process involves application screening, interview, and vetting, including a Security Interview and criminal record check, with a possibility of a lengthy process up to 12 months.

Candidates must meet security requirements, including developed vetting and baseline personnel security checks if working with government assets.

To succeed, you should be highly organized, numerate, and experienced in managing large-scale payroll delivery. Strong interpersonal skills, a CIPP Level 3 qualification or 3+ years of payroll management experience, data analysis skills, and team management ability are required. A commitment to customer service, attention to detail, adaptability, resilience, and proactive attitude are essential.

The starting salary is £46,172, with benefits including annual leave, recognition schemes, flexible working, season ticket loan, pension, cycle scheme, facilities, and parental leave.