Payroll Specialist

Signet Recruitment & Retention; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment firm is searching for an experienced UK Payroll Lead to oversee payroll data accuracy and compliance. This role encompasses leading payroll submissions, ensuring data accuracy, and working alongside HR to manage employee information effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK payroll processes and an understanding of payroll legislation. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and candidates should be within commutable distance to central London.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK payroll (end-to-end or data submission focused).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident working with HR teams and sensitive employee data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accurate preparation and submission of UK payroll data.
• Ensure payroll inputs are complete, timely, and compliant with legislation.
• Act as the main point of accountability for payroll accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience in UK payroll

Understanding of payroll legislation

Job description

We are supporting in the search of an experienced UK Payroll Lead to take ownership of payroll data accuracy and submission. This role will sit at the centre of payroll operations, working closely with HR to ensure all employee information is processed correctly, compliantly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accurate preparation and submission of UK payroll data
• Ensure payroll inputs are complete, timely, and compliant with legislation
• Work closely with HR to validate starters, leavers, changes, and absences
• Act as the main point of accountability for payroll accuracy
• Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting as required
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in UK payroll (end-to-end or data submission focused)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident working with HR teams and sensitive employee data
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and compliance

What’s on Offer

• An opportunity to work within a collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits (details shared at shortlisting stage)

For further, more detailed information please apply or get in touch. The ideal candidate will be immediately available (or soon to be) and will be within a commutable distance to central London.