Payroll Specialist — 13-Month Contract, On-Time Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke rewards program

Comprehensive induction plan

NEST pension

Training and career progression

Employee assistance programme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and monthly payroll for a large number of colleagues across service locations. You will ensure data accuracy, timely payments and adherence to local policies, with a focus on controls and audit readiness.

This 13-month maternity cover role starts 1 December 2026 and offers a supportive environment with development opportunities and benefits as part of the Aspris rewards programme.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a volume-based environment is desirable.
• Previous experience within a Payroll Administration, HR Shared Service or Customer Service
• A working knowledge of payroll legislation is desirable
• Previous experience with iTrent or any similar HR Management System or Payroll Software is preferable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised individual with meticulous attention to detail, methodical and thorough approach to work
• Understands the importance of teamwork and actively focuses on being an effective team player
• A self-starter who can work in a guided environment but also able to work equally well under their own supervision

Responsibilities

• Enter colleague data into appropriate systems and complete amendments before payroll cut-off dates.
• Ensure accurate inputting of data so employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain integrity of local financial controls for payroll to minimise financial risk.
• Respond to colleague payroll queries and escalate complex issues to management as needed.
• Assist sites and third parties with enquiries, handling demanding situations with strong communication skills.
• File documentation correctly to satisfy financial auditors and support audits.
• File end-of-processing month documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Volume-based environment

Payroll administration

HR Shared Service

Payroll legislation knowledge

iTrent

Communication skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Job description

Aspris is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and monthly payroll for a large number of colleagues across service locations. You will ensure data accuracy, timely payments and adherence to local policies, with a focus on controls and audit readiness.

This 13-month maternity cover role starts 1 December 2026 and offers a supportive environment with development opportunities and benefits as part of the Aspris rewards programme.