Payroll Specialist

Executive Network Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with UK legislation. The role involves payroll administration, benefits management, and resolving payroll queries. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience and proficiency in payroll systems like Sage or ADP. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Worcester with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Proficiency with payroll/HR systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain payroll and HR systems.
• Process monthly payroll end-to-end.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation.
• Administer year-end processes including P60s and P45s.
• Oversee pensions and benefits schemes.
• Provide payroll reports and analysis.
• Resolve payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll administration

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Tools

Sage

ADP

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Worcestershire - Hybrid
Salary: Up to £35,000
Contract: Full Time - Permanent
Department: People & Culture / Finance
Reporting To: Head of People & Culture (with dotted line to Finance)

A growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its Shared Services team. This hands‑on role is critical in ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of the full payroll lifecycle, while supporting the smooth administration of employee benefits across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain payroll and HR systems, ensuring complete data accuracy and integration.
• Process monthly payroll end‑to‑end, including salary, hourly pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory payments.
• Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, submitting all statutory reports to HMRC and other regulators on time.
• Administer year‑end processes including P60s, P45s, P11Ds, and P11Db documentation.
• Oversee pensions, benefits schemes, pay awards, and all related employee correspondence.
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to manage new starters, leavers, contractual changes, and payroll reconciliations.
• Provide accurate payroll reports, analysis, and data for statutory reporting such as gender pay gap submissions.
• Resolve payroll queries and act as the internal subject‑matter expert on payroll, tax, and benefits.

About You:

• 3‑5 years' experience in payroll administration, ideally in a multi‑entity organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments).
• Proficiency with payroll/HR systems (Sage, ADP, or similar).
• High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and complete discretion with sensitive data.