Payroll Specialist - Remote / Hybrid

Pertemps; Bournemouth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing business in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 3-month temporary contract. The role involves managing the entire payroll process, working closely with HR, and handling pensions and statutory payments. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience and be detail-oriented. If you are available immediately and looking for a role to make a difference, apply now.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory payments and pensions.
• Proficient in using payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Run the end-to-end monthly payroll process.
• Manage pensions, overtime, commission, sickness, holiday pay.
• Work closely with HR to ensure accuracy in pay changes.

Skills

Payroll process management

Strong knowledge of PAYE and NI

Pensions administration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing business in Bournemouth who are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join them on a 3-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroller who is available at short notice and ready to hit the ground running.

Location: Bournemouth
Contract: 3-month temporary role
Start date: ASAP

What you’ll be doing

• Running the end-to-end monthly payroll process for the business
• Managing pensions, overtime, commission, sickness, holiday pay and leavers
• Working closely with HR to make sure all pay changes are captured correctly
• Administering company pension schemes and ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment
• Submitting HMRC returns (PAYE, NI, etc.)
• Producing payroll reports to support finance and management
• Being the first point of contact for payroll queries across the business

What we’re looking for

• An experienced payroll professional with at least 2–3 years’ experience
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments
• Confident using payroll systems and comfortable working to deadlines
• Detail-focused, organised and able to manage a busy workload
• A clear communicator with a professional, discreet approach

Why this role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly, people-focused business where your payroll skills will make a real difference. If you’re available quickly, enjoy getting stuck in and want a role where you can add value straight away, we’d love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.