Senior Payroll & Rostering Specialist

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd is recruiting a Group Payroll Assistant to join the central office team in Sheffield. You will manage payroll for 150+ employees across multiple payrolls and support rostering, annual leave administration and workforce reporting.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will ensure payroll deadlines are met, handle payroll queries, and assist with audits and payroll analysis. A competitive salary is on offer, plus pension contributions and 28 days’ annual leave.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a payroll-focused position.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation relating to payroll, annual leave and statutory payments.
• Experience of staff rostering and scheduling.
• GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or equivalent.
• A payroll qualification or relevant professional qualification.
• A full UK driving licence would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for 150+ employees across multiple payrolls.
• Maintain accurate payroll records including starters, leavers, changes and deductions.
• Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP and SMP.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and pre-payroll checks.
• Prepare and submit BACS payment files within deadlines.
• Produce payroll and management reports for finance and operations.

Skills

Organised

Meticulous

Communication skills

Education

Payroll qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Sewell Wallis Ltd is recruiting a Group Payroll Assistant to join the central office team in Sheffield. You will manage payroll for 150+ employees across multiple payrolls and support rostering, annual leave administration and workforce reporting.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will ensure payroll deadlines are met, handle payroll queries, and assist with audits and payroll analysis. A competitive salary is on offer, plus pension contributions and 28 days’ annual leave.