Payroll Specialist (18 month FTC)

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) in South Yorkshire is seeking a Payroll Specialist for an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will process payroll and ensure timely payments to employees while maintaining accurate records.

This role requires attention to detail, discretion handling confidential information, and strong communication with colleagues across Accounting & Finance to manage payroll changes and respond to queries.

Qualifications

• Experience of processing payroll accurately and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail when checking payroll information and records.
• Confidence investigating payroll queries and resolving data discrepancies.
• Ability to manage confidential information with care.
• Good organisation when handling payroll documents and changes.
• Clear communication skills when working with colleagues across the business.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll information accurately to support timely payments to employees.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date payroll records for the Accounting & Finance department.
• Check payroll data and resolve discrepancies before payments are processed.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide clear information to colleagues.
• Work with relevant teams to collect and validate payroll changes.
• Prepare payroll information for internal records and reporting needs.
• Keep payroll documentation organised and easy to access when required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

• Long term contract.
• Join a great business and develop in a large function.

About Our Client

Based in South Yorkshire.

Job Description

• Process payroll information accurately to support timely payments to employees.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date payroll records for the Accounting & Finance department.
• Check payroll data and resolve discrepancies before payments are processed.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide clear information to colleagues.
• Work with relevant teams to collect and validate payroll changes.
• Prepare payroll information for internal records and reporting needs.
• Keep payroll documentation organised and easy to access when required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Payroll Specialist (18 Month FTC)' should have:

• Experience of processing payroll accurately and meeting regular deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail when checking payroll information and records.
• Confidence investigating payroll queries and resolving data discrepancies.
• Ability to manage confidential information with care.
• Good organisation skills when handling payroll documents and changes.
• Clear communication skills when working with colleagues across the business.

What's on Offer

• 18-month fixed-term contract.
• Payroll Specialist role based in South Yorkshire.