Payroll Specialist - Hybrid, Bristol

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution matched to 5%

Season ticket loan

Hybrid working pattern

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Birthday off

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days

Social committee

4x life assurance

Job summary

Our Media in Bristol is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely monthly payrolls for over 1,200 employees across five payrolls. You'll work with the Payroll Manager, Finance and People teams to deliver a reliable payroll service.

The role requires accuracy, organisational skills, and discretion with sensitive data. Previous payroll experience and strong numerical ability, plus good IT and Excel skills, are important, as is the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Respect for confidential information.
• Good IT skills; Excel experience preferred.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Confidence with numbers and enthusiasm for payroll work.
• Experience in media or relevant industries.
• Experience handling multiple payrolls (up to 1,200 employees).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Payroll Manager with preparing the monthly payrolls.
• Set up new starters and leavers in a timely way.
• Liaise with the People Team for payroll changes.
• Check and enter accurate information into the payroll system.
• Verify tax codes and deductions.
• Calculate holiday, sick, maternity pay, etc.
• Assist employees with pay and timesheet queries.
• Issue P45s and other tax forms.
• Update processes per changes in legislation.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties to support payroll.

Skills

Payroll

Numerical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidential information

Media industry experience

Multi payrolls

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our Media in Bristol is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely monthly payrolls for over 1,200 employees across five payrolls. You'll work with the Payroll Manager, Finance and People teams to deliver a reliable payroll service.

The role requires accuracy, organisational skills, and discretion with sensitive data. Previous payroll experience and strong numerical ability, plus good IT and Excel skills, are important, as is the ability to meet tight deadlines.