Public Sector Payroll Specialist | Multi-Platform Expert

UK SBS Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UKSBS in Swindon is recruiting a Payroll Specialist to join the payroll team. The role covers in-year and year-end payroll processing for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a high-quality service experience.

You will work with payroll systems (Workday or similar), reconcile deductions, support monthly BACS, and stay updated on payroll legislation. Closing date Mon 5th October; interviews commence the following week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large or multiple payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, legislation and best practice.
• Ability to manually calculate gross-to-net and overpayments.
• Experience with payroll systems; Workday or similar.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• GCSE Maths and English at A–C.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist payroll advice to internal teams and clients.
• Own the In-Year and Year-End payroll processes for clients.
• Test payroll-impacting system patches and monthly releases.
• Reconcile PAYE, NICs and statutory deductions, submitting EPS/RTI.
• Support monthly BACS submission processes, including reconciliation.
• Act as main payroll contact for change requests and BAU integration.
• Identify and address payroll knowledge gaps across the team.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Maths & English GCSE A–C

CIPP Advanced Technician/Payroll Specialist (advantageous)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

UKSBS in Swindon is recruiting a Payroll Specialist to join the payroll team. The role covers in-year and year-end payroll processing for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a high-quality service experience.

You will work with payroll systems (Workday or similar), reconcile deductions, support monthly BACS, and stay updated on payroll legislation. Closing date Mon 5th October; interviews commence the following week.