Payroll Specialist

Hays; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector employer in Swindon is looking for an Interim Payroll Specialist until August 2025. The role involves managing payroll operations and requires strong knowledge of payroll guidelines, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. The position offers competitive daily pay and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in payroll services.
• Knowledge of statutory payroll guidelines.
• Ability to calculate gross to net calculations.

Responsibilities

• Running payroll services and execution.
• Translating complex payroll information for non-payroll audiences.
• Handling challenging conversations and complaints.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Job description

Interim Payroll Specialist until August 2025 based in Swindon with hybrid working

Your new company
Well-renowned Public Sector employer in Swindon, Wiltshire
Your new role
Interim Payroll Specialist
What you'll need to succeed
Candidates will be required to have a proven track record within payroll services and execution/ownership of running payroll. This role is initially until August, before which an extension may well be available.

• Previously worked in a payroll service delivery department
• Knowledge of current statutory payroll guidelines and best practice
• Ability to accurately calculate gross to net calculations manually, including overpayment calculations
• Able to translate complex payroll information to a non-payroll audience
• Able to interpret and present complex data in a range of formats to multiple audience types
• Fantastic attention to detail, motivated by producing high-quality work
• A proactive and problem-solving approach with examples of successful outcomes
• Experience of handling challenging conversations/complaints

What you'll get in return
The client is looking to pay up to £250.00 per day along with excellent annual leave entitlement as well as hybrid working opportunities. The successful candidate will be subject to a basic DBS check and as soon as completed, will be able to start.
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