Payroll Specialist

Deichmann; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Deichmann UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for a high-volume workforce of 1,000+ employees from a Market Harborough base. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery, statutory compliance, and high-quality reporting.

Key responsibilities include managing starters and leavers, calculating holiday pay, processing BACS, and maintaining data in SAP HR and Sage 50 Payroll.

Qualifications

• CIPP Level 4 Payroll qualification or substantial end-to-end payroll processing experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Experience managing payroll data for 1,000+ employees including starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Confident using Sage 50 Payroll and SAP HR systems with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, independent work style in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to explain payroll information to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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 policy.
• Validate and reconcile payroll data across inputs and outputs.
• Process BACS payments and maintain payroll controls and audit checks.
• Download, validate, and reconcile time & attendance data with payroll outputs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries.
• Maintain employee data in SAP HR and administrate Sage 50 Payroll.
• Produce payroll, labour cost, pension, NI, bonus, and commission reporting.
• Support HR and Finance with ad hoc reporting and data analysis.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and payroll confidentiality.

Skills

Sage 50 Payroll

SAP HR

Advanced Excel

Payroll data management

BACS processing

GDPR compliance

Education

CIPP Level 4 Payroll Certification

Tools

Power Automate

Time & Attendance systems

Excel

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

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.

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
• Possess UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

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

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.