Payroll Specialist

Exemplar Health Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processes for over 5,000 employees. This role involves end-to-end payroll management, data input, and audit checks, along with team support. Candidates should have two years of payroll experience and a good understanding of multi-location payroll functions. The position offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and peer support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Two years’ relevant end-to-end experience.
• A good understanding of multi-location payroll functions.
• CIPP payroll qualification Level 3/Technician Certificate (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process using external systems.
• Conducting reconciliation and variance audit checks each pay period.
• Processing manual calculations and supplementary payments.

Skills

End-to-end payroll experience

Understanding of multi-location payroll functions

Education

CIPP payroll qualification Level 3/Technician Certificate

Job description

Exemplar Health Care Support Centre, Sheffield

Position: Payroll Specialist

Location: Sheffield Business Park S9 1HX

Contract type: Permanent, 40 hours (9am-5pm)

Rate: £28,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join Exemplar Health Care as our new Payroll Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our colleagues are paid correctly and on time.

Supporting the delivery of payroll for over 5,000 employees across more than 60 care homes in England, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, providing stability and recognition for our dedicated teams.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care is one of the country’s leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

As a Payroll Specialist with Exemplar Health Care, you’ll support all aspects of our payroll processes. No two days are the same, but your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process using our external systems and portals
• Inputting data into the payroll system and conducting thorough audit checks
• Conducting reconciliation and variance audit checks each pay period
• Managing payroll outputs for validation and sign-offMarrying out duties around auto enrolment and salary sacrifice pension schemes, including importing contributions to our pension provider
• Reconciling monthly and withheld pension contributions
• Overseeing the Payroll Team inbox and escalating enquiries as appropriate
• Processing manual calculations and supplementary payments
• Carrying out end of year processing, including submitting RTI to HMRC and issuing P60s
• Ensuring all data is managed in line with GDPR regulations
• Supporting the team with ad-hoc payroll tasks

About you

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’ll also have:

• Two years’ relevant end-to-end experience
• A good understanding of multi-location payroll functions
• CIPP payroll qualification Level 3/Technician Certificate (preferred but not essential)

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

• Excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• 25 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card eligibility

How to apply

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Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro‑disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

What’s happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role‑specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.