Payroll Specialist

Adecco (Portugal); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Discount vouchers and points to spend

24/7 helpline

Eye care vouchers

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a temporary 18-month role in Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will handle end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely payment in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with SAP, ADP or WorkDay along with MS Office. This on-site role follows a 5-day week and offers competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll processing experience, 3–5 years preferred.
• Experience in logistics/transportation payroll is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• End to end payroll processing for weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Manage starters, leavers, changes, overtime and statutory deductions.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll inquiries promptly.
• Maintain payroll controls and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR and finance to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Payroll software

Tools

SAP

ADP

WorkDay

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Hourly Rate: £17.95 - £19.23

Contract Type: Temporary, 18 month position.

Working Pattern: Full Time. Monday-Friday

Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist looking for your next opportunity in the bustling Logistics & Transportation sector? Our client, a prominent player in the industry, is seeking a talented professional to join their dynamic team for a temporary ongoing role in Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your payroll expertise within an organisation that values precision and communication. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, this role might be the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

• End to end payroll processing - including starters, leavers and changes, adjustments (overtime), SSP, SMP, SPP, and attachment of Earnings.
• Management, processing and reconciliation of monthly and weekly payrolls to maintain compliance with contractual and statutory obligations.
• Responding to enquiries from employees and stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain a high standard control environment ensuring all payroll reconciliations are completed timely and issues resolved.
• Development, management and enhancement of Payroll processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and organisational policies.
• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in payroll processing, preferably within the logistics or transportation sector.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrable payroll experience 3-5 years.
• Flexibility - working as part of a team and dealing with varying workloads.
• Systems - experience of SAP, ADP & WorkDay, beneficial.

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 is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.