Payroll Specialist

E3 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the UK is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing for over 400 employees. Key responsibilities include managing multiple payroll scenarios, ensuring compliance, and overseeing pension schemes. Candidates should have experience in payroll within medium to large organizations and possess strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 and allows for hybrid working arrangements, with additional benefits including annual leave and health cover.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible Holiday Buy Scheme

Company pension contributions up to 8%

Death-in-service benefit up to 5x salary

Healthshield benefits covering dental and optical

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within a medium to large organisation.
• Knowledge of pension schemes, salary sacrifice, and payroll compliance.
• Experience managing multiple payroll scenarios, including part-time and pro-rata.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for over 400 employees.
• Managing SSP, pro-rata, and part-time salaries.
• Ownership of pension schemes and monitoring contributions.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Knowledge of pension schemes

Attention to detail

Experience in payroll system implementation

Job description

Payroll Specialist required for a leading manufacturing business, undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth, based in West Yorkshire.

The successful Payroll Specialist will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist will include:

• End–to–end payroll processing for a workforce of 400+ employees across multiple shifts and working patterns
• Managing SSP, pro–rata, and part–time salaries
• Ownership of pension schemes, including monitoring contributions
• Oversight of apprenticeships and salary sacrifice schemes
• Ensuring full payroll compliance across the business
• Supporting the sourcing and implementation of new Payroll and Time & Attendance (T&A) systems and processes

For the role of Payroll Specialist we are keen to receive applications from individuals who have:

• Experience in payroll processing within a medium to large organisation
• Knowledge of pension schemes, salary sacrifice, and payroll compliance
• Experience managing multiple payroll scenarios, including part–time, pro–rata, and SSP
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines
• Experience contributing to payroll system implementation and process improvements

Salary & Benefits on offer for the successful Payroll Specialist:

• 40,000 to 45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with a flexible Holiday Buy Scheme
• Hybrid working: typically 1–2 days from home
• Flexible working hours: Core hours 09:30–14:15 Mon–Thu, 09:30–12:00 Fri (total 37.5 hours/week), with option for early start/finish
• Company pension contributions of up to 8% (if contributing 6% or more)
• Death–in–service benefit of up to 5x annual salary
• Healthshield benefits covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more
• Christmas holiday shutdown (deducted from annual leave)

To apply for the Payroll Specialist position, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.