Payroll Specialist

Adecco; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Discount vouchers and loyalty points

Eye care vouchers

Competitive pension scheme

24/7 helpline

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Payroll Specialist for an 18 month fixed term contract to join a leading logistics and transportation organisation in the Stafford area. The role covers end-to-end payroll, starters, and adjustments, with weekly and monthly payroll handling.

You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, using SAP/ADP/Workday payroll systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll reconciliations while maintaining strong relationships with external bodies and providers.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing experience with starters, leavers, and adjustments.
• Experience managing monthly and weekly payrolls ensuring statutory compliance.
• Excellent organisational skills and accuracy; strong prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end payroll processing including starters, leavers, adjustments, and statutory payments.
• Oversee monthly and weekly payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder enquiries promptly.
• Maintain controls and improve payroll processes.
• Liaise with external bodies and third-party providers.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Payroll systems (SAP/ADP/Workday)

Tools

SAP

ADP

Workday

Job description

Payroll Specialist (18 month Fixed Term Contract)

Our client, a leading organisation in the Logistics & Transportation sector, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Payroll Specialist

Conducting end-to-end payroll processing, including managing starters, leavers, adjustments (overtime), and statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP.

Overseeing the management, processing, and reconciliation of both monthly and weekly payrolls to ensure compliance with contractual and statutory obligations.

Responding promptly and accurately to enquiries from employees and stakeholders.

Maintaining a high standard control environment, ensuring timely completion of payroll reconciliations and resolution of any issues.

Developing, managing, and enhancing payroll processes and controls.

Cultivating strong and effective relationships with external bodies and third‑party providers.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Flexibility to work as part of a team while managing varying workloads.

Excellent organisational skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience with payroll systems such as SAP, ADP, and WorkDay is advantageous.

Office based role Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week.

Rate of pay 17.95ph - 19.23ph

Why Adecco:

• Annual leave entitlement
• Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
• Support program with 24/7 helpline
• Eye care vouchers
• Competitive pension scheme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.