Payroll Specialist (Hybrid) - Growth & Pension Benefits

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Central Manchester location

25 days annual leave

Excellent pension arrangements

Discounted travel benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Your new company in Manchester is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join a four-person payroll team and support end-to-end payroll for a large, diverse workforce. You will handle complex calculations, multiple pay frequencies, and pension schemes while ensuring accuracy and deadlines.

In return you will join a supportive organisation with long-term career development, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to payroll projects and process improvements within a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience and understanding of payroll legislation.
• Familiar with PAYE, National Insurance, SSP and SMP.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Handle payroll queries and provide employee support.
• Calculate statutory payments, adjustments, and arrears.
• Support pension administration and payroll compliance activities.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes and statutory reporting.
• Produce payroll-related reports and management information.
• Support payroll projects, system enhancements, and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, SSP, S

Excel

Communication skills

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Education

Payroll qualification

Job description

Your new company in Manchester is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join a four-person payroll team and support end-to-end payroll for a large, diverse workforce. You will handle complex calculations, multiple pay frequencies, and pension schemes while ensuring accuracy and deadlines.

In return you will join a supportive organisation with long-term career development, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to payroll projects and process improvements within a hybrid working