Payroll Specialist - 13 Month Contract

Aspris; Blaby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a 13-month maternity cover contract, starting 1 December 2026, based in Blaby. You will manage weekly and monthly payroll for a large number of colleagues, ensuring accurate, on-time payments and compliance.

You will enter data accurately, handle payroll queries, and support sites and third parties while maintaining robust financial controls and audit-ready documentation. Collaborative, detail-oriented team players encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a volume-based environment.
• Experience in Payroll Administration, HR Shared Service or Customer Service.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Experience with iTrent or similar HR/payroll software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Team-focused and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Enter colleague data into payroll systems and complete amendments before cut-off dates.
• Ensure accurate input and timely payment of employees.
• Maintain financial controls to minimise risk and ensure policy adherence.
• Answer payroll queries and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support sites and third parties with inquiries, maintaining professionalism.
• File documentation for audit readiness and ensure month-end processing is complete.

Skills

Volume payroll experience

Payroll administration

Payroll legislation knowledge

Verbal written comms

Organised detail-oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Tools

iTrent Payroll System

Job description

Aspris is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a 13-month maternity cover contract, starting 1 December 2026, based in Blaby. You will manage weekly and monthly payroll for a large number of colleagues, ensuring accurate, on-time payments and compliance.

You will enter data accurately, handle payroll queries, and support sites and third parties while maintaining robust financial controls and audit-ready documentation. Collaborative, detail-oriented team players encouraged.