Payroll Specialist

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card eligibility

DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care Group in Sheffield is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll for 5,000+ staff across our care homes. You will process data, audit outputs and manage pension schemes, RTI submissions and year-end tasks.

The role requires 2 years’ payroll experience, strong IT skills, and knowledge of GDPR compliance. Permanent, 40 hours per week, with salary around the posted rate and excellent employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ relevant end-to-end payroll experience.
• Strong communication skills and IT proficiency.
• Good understanding of multi-location payroll.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll process using external systems and portals.
• Input data and perform thorough audit checks.
• Conduct reconciliation and variance checks each pay period.
• Oversee auto-enrolment and salary sacrifice pension schemes reconciliation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPP payroll qualification Level 3/Technician Certificate

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

# Payroll SpecialistSheffield, S9 1XH**Position**: Payroll Specialist **Location**: Sheffield Business Park S9 1HX **Contract type**: Permanent, 40 hours (9am-5pm) **Rate**: £28,000This 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 with 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-off* marrying 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* strong communication skills* good IT/Microsoft Office skills* 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**Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.For an informal chat about joining us, please contact [e-mail] or call 01709630908Apply