Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a busy, supportive team. You will play a key role in delivering accurate payroll and employee administration services in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include processing payroll changes, supporting accuracy with checks, onboarding assistance, and handling confidential information with discretion. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll or administrative experience.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator who can build relationships across the business.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Payroll systems experience and accuracy checks.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absences, and statutory payments.
• Support payroll accuracy through regular checks and reporting.
• Assist with employee onboarding and HR administration.
• Manage payroll-related records, reconciliations, pensions, and third-party payments.
• Respond to payroll and employee queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify and implement process improvements where possible.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Payroll qualification (preferred)

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Join a busy and supportive team where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate payroll and employee administration services. This is a fast-paced position suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, attention to detail, and providing excellent internal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absences, and statutory payments.
• Support payroll accuracy through regular checks and reporting.
• Assist with employee onboarding and HR administration.
• Manage payroll-related records, reconciliations, pensions, and third-party payments.
• Respond to payroll and employee queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify and implement process improvements where possible.

About You

• Previous payroll administration experience, ideally within an in-house payroll or HR environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator who can build relationships across the business.
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling confidential information.
• Payroll qualification (or working towards one) would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's Needed

• Around 2+ years' payroll or administrative experience.
• Strong IT and systems skills.
• A track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• A focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.

Salary: Competitive + benefits.

Location: Hybrid working available.

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