Payroll Specialist (Part Time)

Conferma; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life Assurance

Private medical scheme

25 days annual leave + holidays

Birthday leave

Job summary

Conferma is a global payment technology company known for its virtual payments platform and extensive payroll operations. We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to own the full UK payroll cycle and coordinate international payrolls, partnering with HR, Finance, and external providers.

You will ensure UK compliance with PAYE, NI, RTI and pension rules, while driving process improvements and maintaining audit trails across UK and overseas payrolls.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing or coordinating an in-house payroll.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC and pension requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively with Finance, HR and external payroll providers.
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll queries confidently.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own the full monthly UK payroll cycle, from payroll inputs and calculations through to payments, payslips and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, statutory payments and workplace pension requirements.
• Coordinate outsourced payrolls across four overseas countries, ensuring accurate inputs, timely approvals, funding and local compliance.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and variance analysis to support Finance.
• Work closely with HR to process starters, leavers, salary changes, contractual amendments, absences and benefits.
• Maintain robust payroll controls, audit trails, documentation and approval records across UK and international payrolls.
• Support payroll year-end activities, audits, system changes and payroll provider management.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and increased payroll efficiency.

Skills

UK payroll

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Job description

Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the world's largest payments platform for virtual cards.

We've engineered connectivity to over 90 of the world's best commercial card partners, over 400 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners. Every day, our team members work together to make it easier for travellers to connect with people and places. Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed. We look forward to having you join our journey - and seeing how far we can go, together!

The position:

We're currently looking for a Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating the full UK payroll process and coordinating international payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery. The role works closely with HR, Finance and external payroll providers while maintaining strong controls and supporting audits, year-end activities and continuous process improvements.

You will be responsible for:

• Own the full monthly UK payroll cycle, from payroll inputs and calculations through to payments, payslips and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, statutory payments and workplace pension requirements.
• Coordinate outsourced payrolls across four overseas countries, ensuring accurate inputs, timely approvals, funding and local compliance.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and variance analysis to support Finance.
• Work closely with HR to process starters, leavers, salary changes, contractual amendments, absences and benefits.
• Maintain robust payroll controls, audit trails, documentation and approval records across UK and international payrolls.
• Support payroll year-end activities, audits, system changes and payroll provider management.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and increased payroll efficiency.

You will have:

• Previous experience managing or coordinating an in-house payroll.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC and pension requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively with Finance, HR and external payroll providers.
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll queries confidently.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Hours:

Part Time, 25-30 hours per week, ideally spread across five days. We recognise that flexibility is important, so we are open to discussing alternative working patterns.

Hybrid Working:

Enjoy the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working approach. You'll spend three days a week working from our office, with Tuesdays and Thursdays as our core days, plus a third day of your choice. This approach gives you the opportunity to collaborate face-to-face with colleagues while retaining the flexibility to structure your working week around you.

Compensation:

Salary: Up to £35,000 FTE (pro-rata, dependent on experience)

Bonus: 10%

Benefits at Conferma:

At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect, as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.

• A salary sacrifice pension to maximise your contributions
• Life Assurance cover to provide peace of mind
• Enhanced Company sick pay to put your mind at rest
• Single cover private medical scheme, with the flexibility to add family members at your own cost
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, allowing you to focus on what's important to you outside of work
• The ability to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday each year to enable additional time off
• Additional paid time off for life events, such as moving house or getting married
• An additional days leave on or around your birthday
• Enhanced paid parental leave on the birth or adoption of your child
• A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7
• Access a range of fantastic additional rewards, such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema tickets, via Conferma Rewards

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all. We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favorable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.