Payroll Training & Development Specialist

Wade Macdonald; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Regular training

Exclusive discounts & more

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking a Payroll Training & Development Specialist to own learning and development within a busy UK payroll function in Reading. The role focuses on strengthening technical expertise, improving operational performance and ensuring payroll professionals deliver accurate, compliant service.

You will create and deliver engaging training for new starters and experienced payroll staff, produce digital resources, advise on PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory obligations, and coach

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of UK payroll including PAYE, NI and statutory obligations.
• Proven experience delivering training and coaching to payroll professionals.
• Ability to lead group training and workshops for larger teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging training programmes for new starters and payroll professionals.
• Produce accessible learning resources, digital training content and practical guidance.
• Provide specialist guidance on UK payroll regulations (PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory obligations).
• Evaluate individual and team capabilities to tailor development programmes.
• Support payroll software enhancements through structured training and demonstrations.
• Coach colleagues, review progress and establish development objectives with management.
• Use AI tools to produce effective and varied learning resources.
• Maintain accurate development records and evaluate training effectiveness.

Skills

Payroll training delivery

UK payroll legislation

Job description

Payroll Training & Development Specialist - Reading (Hybrid) - £38,000 / £43,000

About the Client

Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established Business Services organisation supporting a varied portfolio of customers across the UK. They offer a collaborative and people-focused environment where colleagues work closely together, share knowledge and support each other’s development.

About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Trainer to take ownership of learning and development within a busy payroll function. This newly created position will focus on strengthening technical expertise, improving operational performance and ensuring payroll professionals have the knowledge and confidence to deliver an accurate and compliant service.

Duties will include:

• Creating and delivering engaging training programmes for both new starters and established payroll professionals.
• Producing accessible learning resources, digital training content and practical guidance to support ongoing development.
• Providing specialist guidance on UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory obligations.
• Evaluating individual and team capabilities to establish tailored development programmes.
• Supporting the introduction of payroll software enhancements through structured training and practical demonstrations.
• Coaching colleagues, reviewing progress and working with management to establish development objectives.
• Using AI tools to produce effective and varied learning resources.
• Maintaining accurate development records and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have extensive UK payroll knowledge, including legislation, statutory requirements and payroll systems, alongside proven experience in delivering training and coaching others. You will be a confident and engaging presenter, comfortable leading group training courses and workshops for larger teams. Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to simplify complex payroll information, identify development needs and create effective learning resources.

What You Will Receive in Return

• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Pension Scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Regular training
• Exclusive discounts & more