Payroll Specialist - 12 month FTC

GerrardWhite; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll service provider in the UK is seeking a highly organised, detail-driven Payroll Specialist to join their Group Payroll Team. In this hybrid role, you will manage payroll for up to 5,000 employees, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and supporting system improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong payroll experience and advanced Excel skills. Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in a growing business.

Benefits

Hybrid working – in the office Tuesday & Wednesday

Supportive, collaborative team

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume payroll environments.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (Cascade, SD Worx, Dayforce, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Processing multiple monthly payrolls for 1,500–5,000 employees.
• Managing end-to-end payroll reconciliation and month-end reporting.
• Handling payroll queries via phone, email, or in person.
• Ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, and HMRC/TPR requirements.
• Supporting system upgrades, acquisitions, and data integrations.
• Maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality across all payroll and HR systems.

Skills

High-volume payroll experience

Strong knowledge of payroll systems

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Cascade

SD Worx

Dayforce

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a highly organised, detail-driven Payroll Specialist to join our Group Payroll Team within People Operations.

In this hybrid role, you’ll play a key part in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across multiple entities—supporting business growth, acquisitions, and transformation initiatives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing multiple monthly payrolls for 1,500–5,000 employees.
• Managing end-to-end payroll reconciliation and month-end reporting.
• Handling payroll queries via phone, email, ServiceNow, or in person.
• Ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, and HMRC/TPR requirements.
• Supporting system upgrades, acquisitions, and data integrations.
• Maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality across all payroll and HR systems.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience in high-volume payroll environments.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (Cascade, SD Worx, Dayforce, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to thrive under pressure.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Hybrid working – in the office Tuesday & Wednesday.
• Join a supportive, collaborative team.
• Make a real impact in a growing, fast-paced business