Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Ciphr; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Family National Trust Membership

Birthday day off

Pension

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Ciphr, a UK-based HR, payroll, learning and recruitment solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator for its Reading HQ. The role is hybrid, three days per week on site, with training and relationship-building across the payroll team and clients.

You will manage PAYE matters, pensions, and year-end processes, advise on HMRC changes, and support onboarding of new customers. Ciphr offers extensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processes including pensions, RTI and related legislation.
• Experience using payroll software and HR/payroll tooling.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and nurture relationships with bureau customers and demonstrate value of Ciphr products and services.
• Manage PAYE matters for customers including SSP, SMP, P11ds and year-end procedures (P60s).
• Oversee pension deductions and awareness of public sector pensions (e.g., teachers, NHS).
• Advise clients on HMRC changes and regulatory updates.
• Handle employee/HMRC queries and liaise with client personnel at all levels.
• Develop, streamline, and improve internal payroll processes.
• Collaborate with implementation team to onboard new customers (parallel runs).

Skills

Relevant software

Payroll software

Pensions and RTI knowledge

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Job description

Ciphr, a UK-based HR, payroll, learning and recruitment solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator for its Reading HQ. The role is hybrid, three days per week on site, with training and relationship-building across the payroll team and clients.

You will manage PAYE matters, pensions, and year-end processes, advise on HMRC changes, and support onboarding of new customers. Ciphr offers extensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a growing company.