Payroll Specialist | Head Office, Lisburn Road

Praxis Care; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist at Head Office on Lisburn Road. You will manage monthly payroll, verify time records, handle deductions and benefits, and provide payroll guidance to staff and management to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires working within HMRC, pension regulations, GDPR, and organisational policies, with attention to confidentiality and deadlines. Strong Excel and payroll software skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Payroll qualification or 2 years experience processing end to end payroll.
• Experience processing payroll in a payroll environment.
• Knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pensions.
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience reconciling payroll data and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies.
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when necessary.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and statements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, shift payments, allowances, bonuses, sick pay, maternity/paternity pay and other earnings.
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department and auditors.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC legislation, pension regulations and employment law.
• Issue 3rd party payments.
• Process payroll deductions including pension contributions, tax, National Insurance, attachment orders and salary sacrifice.
• Support payroll audits and provide information to internal and external auditors.
• Process pension enrolments, opt-outs and contribution changes.
• Reconcile pension deductions and provide data to pension providers.
• Administer payroll-related benefits and deductions.
• Ensure payroll information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Payroll qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Specialist | Head Office, Lisburn Road

Job Summary:

To ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and organisational policies.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll administration, employee pay records, deductions, benefits processing, and providing payroll-related advice and support to employees and management.

All applicants for positions at the level of Manager or above within Praxis Care are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. This includes any direct or indirect involvement with individuals, firms, companies, or organisations that have, or are seeking to establish, a contractual relationship with Praxis Care.

Failure to declare such interests may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. If a conflict of interest is identified after an appointment has been made, it may constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Key Accountabilities:

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines
• Verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when necessary
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and statements
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters
• Calculate salaries, overtime, shift payments, allowances, bonuses, sick pay, maternity/paternity pay and other earnings
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department and auditors
• Maintain compliance with HMRC legislation, pension regulations and employment law.
• Issue 3rd party payments
• Process payroll deductions including pension contributions, tax, National Insurance, attachment orders and salary sacrifice
• Support payroll audits and provide information to internal and external auditors
• Process pension enrolments, opt-outs and contribution changes.
• Reconcile pension deductions and provide data to pension providers.
• Administer payroll-related benefits and deductions
• Ensure payroll information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR requirements.

About the role

Requirements of the Role

• You will be required to participate in the company performance management process.
• To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times.
• To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis rules, regulations and policies.
• To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary.

The above mentioned duties are note exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.

Essential Criteria:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Payroll Qualification OR 2 years experience processing end to end payroll.
• Experience processing payroll in a payroll environment.
• Knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pensions.
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience reconciling payroll data and resolving discrepancies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

About the company

Praxis Care is a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals with complex needs, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. The organisation is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care that promotes independence and improves the quality of life for the individuals they serve. With innovative programs and a dedicated team, Praxis Care focuses on creating positive outcomes, empowering people to lead fulfilling lives while actively supporting communities across the UK, Ireland and Isle of Man.

Required Criteria

• Right to work in the UK
• Payroll Qualification OR 2 years experience processing end to end payroll.
• Experience processing payroll in a payroll environment.
• Knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pensions.
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience reconciling payroll data and resolving discrepancies.

Desired Criteria

• ROI Payroll knowledge desirable
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

Skills you’ll need

• Accounts Payable
• Payroll
• Communication
• Teamwork