Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Timely Pay & Compliance

Confidential; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy team in the UK, responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing and delivering high quality customer service. You will handle starters, leavers, payslips, deductions, auto-enrolment, and liaise with HR and finance to resolve payroll queries while ensuring compliance with UK legislation.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong numerical ability, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload under

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll position.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Organised, proactive and confident managing your own workload.
• Comfortable using payroll systems and Microsoft Office.
• Professional and confidential approach.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Manage payroll information from input through to completion.
• Process starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Calculate pay, deductions and adjustments accurately.
• Handle payroll queries professionally and efficiently.
• Investigate discrepancies and take ownership through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations.
• Ensure statutory requirements and payroll procedures are followed.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance and other relevant deductions.
• Support pension and auto-enrolment processes.
• Assist with statutory payments and payroll-related administration.
• Work closely with internal teams to resolve payroll issues.
• Provide clear and accurate information to customers and employees.
• Manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Meet payroll deadlines and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Keep up to date with relevant payroll legislation and changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, customer-focused team.

Skills

UK payroll processes

Numerical accuracy

Customer service

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Organised

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy team in the UK, responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing and delivering high quality customer service. You will handle starters, leavers, payslips, deductions, auto-enrolment, and liaise with HR and finance to resolve payroll queries while ensuring compliance with UK legislation.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong numerical ability, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload under