Payroll Specialist

Michael Page (UK); Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Specialist based in Wythenshawe, UK. In this role, you will process EMEA payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple countries while leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have in-depth payroll knowledge, experience with HRIS systems, and the ability to maintain process documentation. This position offers a salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, a 5% bonus, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5% bonus

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tax laws, social security, P11D and garnishments in multiple European countries.
• Ensure accurate data flow and reconciliation in payroll systems.
• Maintain detailed payroll process documentation for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process EMEA payroll and administer payrolls through third-party vendors.
• Ensure accurate payroll, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects for operational excellence.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and laws

Experience working in an integrated HRIS and payroll system environment

Experience developing and maintaining detailed payroll process documentation

Comprehensive knowledge of payroll practices policies

Familiarity with payroll software systems

Knowledge of HR processes and data

Remain current with UK and EMEA payroll legislation

Tools

ADP iHCM

Celergo

eDays

ADP Workforce Manager

Oracle iCloud HCM

Job description

• Payroll Specialist
• Well established, market leading and highly successful organisation

About Our Client

Working for a very well established market leading and highly successful global organisation.

Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for processing EMEA payroll and administering payrolls through 3rd party vendors. Operating across 17 countries with a collective payroll around 1400 and through ADP. Ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery. You will be at the helm of continuous improvement and innovation projects contributing towards our operational excellence goals.

The Successful Applicant

• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and laws (e.g., tax laws, social security, P11D and garnishments) in European Countries, i.e. UK, Germany, France, Spain
• Experience working in an integrated HRIS and payroll system environment, ensuring accurate data flow and reconciliation between platforms
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed payroll process documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and consistency in execution.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll practices policies and ensure that all policies are current
• Familiarity with payroll software systems (eg ADP iHCM/Celergo), absence management systems (eg eDays, ADP Workforce Manager), HR systems (eg Oracle iCloud HCM) and ability to generate and interpret various payroll reports
• Knowledge of HR processes and data including Benefits and Compensation
• Remain current and up to date with UK and EMEA payroll legislation and statutory requirements

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 GBP annually.
• 5% bonus
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive and professional work environment.
• Hybrid working
• Benefits platform including private healthcare

If you are a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist seeking a rewarding role apply now to join this exciting opportunity