Payroll Specialist | Hybrid Role with Process Improvement

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Knaphill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a busy, supportive team and deliver accurate payroll and employee administration services. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, detail orientation and providing excellent internal support.

You’ll handle payroll changes, maintain records, support onboarding and HR administration, and respond to queries while seeking efficient improvements in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' payroll or administrative experience.
• Strong IT and systems skills.
• Track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• Focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Payroll qualification (or working towards one) is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absences, and statutory payments.
• Support payroll accuracy through regular checks and reporting.
• Assist with employee onboarding and HR administration.
• Manage payroll-related records, reconciliations, pensions, and third-party payments.
• Respond to payroll and employee queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify and implement process improvements where possible.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Organised & time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team oriented

Confidential information handling

Payroll qualification in progress

Tools

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a busy, supportive team and deliver accurate payroll and employee administration services. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, detail orientation and providing excellent internal support.

You’ll handle payroll changes, maintain records, support onboarding and HR administration, and respond to queries while seeking efficient improvements in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working is available.