Payroll Specialist | Northampton, UK

Meraki Talent; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a full-time contract in Northampton. This role involves managing payroll processing, ensuring compliance, and leveraging expertise in UK payroll legislation. Ideal candidates will excel in stakeholder management and possess significant experience in a complex payroll environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC.
• Experience in handling sensitive payroll queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate payroll processing for diverse employee types.
• Ensure statutory compliance and submit regulatory reports.
• Support changes and process improvements within payroll function.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Process Improvement

HMRC Submissions

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Meraki Talent Northampton, United Kingdom

Meraki Talent Northampton, United Kingdom

Meraki Talent are engaged to support the appointment of a Payroll Specialist for a leading financial services institution

Meraki Talent are engaged to support the appointment of a Payroll Specialist for a leading financial services institution on a 12-month full-time contract based in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing payroll function within a well-respected organisation and further develop yourself in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of accurate and timely payroll processing (gross to net) for salaried, hourly, and commissioned employees
• Administer employee payroll records, ensuring compliance and data accuracy
• Provide expert advice on payroll matters including PAYE, NI, bonuses, commissions, and statutory deductions
• Oversee the submission of statutory filings and reports (e.g. RTI, P60s, P11Ds), maintaining compliance with HMRC and other relevant authorities
• Manage escalations from the tier 2 payroll team, ensuring resolution and support throughout
• Support change initiatives, including business and legislative projects, by providing technical payroll expertise
• Ensure controls are embedded to mitigate risk and deliver compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve payroll-related issues
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, practices, and industry changes
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation efforts within the payroll function

Candidate Profile

• Extensive payroll experience within a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment
• Proven expertise in statutory compliance, reporting, and tax legislation
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC submissions
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and procedural change
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to make sound decisions balancing policy, legislation, and team deliverables
• Experience handling sensitive or escalated payroll queries with discretion and professionalism
• Ideally, experience working in financial services or a similarly regulated environment

For more information or a confidential conversation, reach out to. Nick Nikitin at
[e-mail]
020 4571 7392

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