Payroll Specialist - Fixed-Term Contract

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Central London. The successful candidate will manage four-weekly payroll cycles while ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. Responsibilities include overseeing the payroll system iTrent, leading the year-end process, and preparing necessary reports. Hybrid working arrangements are offered alongside a free rail card. This role demands strong expertise in payroll management and excellent communication skills, ideal for those with experience in a complex setting.

Benefits

Free Rail Card

Hybrid and flexible working

Professional growth opportunities

New office environment in Central London

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll management, ideally in a complex or unionised setting.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage four-weekly payroll cycles with a focus on accuracy and validation.
• Act as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation and compliance.
• Oversee the relationship with Midland HR (iTrent), ensuring system efficiency.
• Lead the tax year-end process, including P11D production.
• Prepare the annual Gender Pay Report.

Skills

Payroll management experience

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency in iTrent

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

iTrent payroll system

Job description

Payroll Manager Central London (6 Month Fixed-Term Contract) Hybrid/Flexible Working Free Rail Card Up To £50K

Key Responsibilities

• Manage four-weekly payroll cycles with a focus on accuracy and validation.
• Be the main point of contact for payroll queries from employees and line managers.
• Perform gross-to-net calculations, including statutory payments (SMP, SSP, etc.).
• Act as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation and compliance.
• Maintain delegated authority protocols and specimen signature lists.
• Oversee the relationship with Midland HR (iTrent), ensuring system efficiency.
• Work closely with HR on pay awards, harmonisation, bonuses, and organisational changes.
• Lead the tax year-end process, including P11D production.
• Calculate and process maternity and paternity pay.
• Liaise with HMRC to resolve queries and ensure timely PAYE/NI payments.
• Prepare weekly payroll cashflows for Treasury and highlight variances.
• Submit monthly payroll data to the Office for National Statistics.
• Provide timely reporting to HR, Finance, and management.
• Notify Treasury of AVC payments for RPMI.
• Prepare the annual Gender Pay Report.
• Manage bonus payments and pay uplifts across staff grades.

What We Offer

• Free Rail Card for travel convenience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A brand-new office environment in Central London with a vibrant and supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What We are Looking For

• Proven experience in payroll management, ideally in a complex or unionised setting.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, especially iTrent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Likely Job Titles

Payroll Manager, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Lead

Closing Date

Wednesday 7th January

Equal Opportunity

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.