Payroll Specialist

Reed; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed is seeking two Payroll Specialists to support a 12-week internal payroll audit project in North West Birmingham. The roles offer £28,000 - £35,000 FTE pro rata and require prior experience in an in-house payroll environment with solid knowledge of UK payroll legislation and strong Excel skills.

You will review historical payroll data, analyse and reconcile records, investigate discrepancies, and maintain audit documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an in-house payroll environment.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices.
• Strong Excel skills to analyse and reconcile payroll data.
• Experience supporting payroll audits or data review projects.
• Understanding of National Minimum Wage regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail with analytical/problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit historical payroll data.
• Analyse, validate and reconcile payroll records.
• Investigate discrepancies and support payroll compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate audit documentation.

Skills

In-house payroll

UK payroll legislation

Excel skills

Payroll audits

Data reconciliation

Attention to detail

Job description

Payroll Specialist (12-Week Temporary Assignment)

Location: North west Birmingham
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 FTE (Pro Rata)
Contract: 12-Week Temporary Assignment

We are recruiting for two Payroll Specialists to support a 12-week internal payroll audit project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and audit historical payroll data.
• Analyse, validate and reconcile payroll records.
• Investigate discrepancies and support payroll compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate audit documentation.

About You

• Previous experience working within an in-house payroll environment.
• Sound knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practice.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile payroll data.
• Experience supporting payroll audits, compliance checks, or data review projects.
• Understanding of National Minimum Wage regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced payroll professionals seeking a project-focused temporary assignment with an immediate start.