Senior Payroll Specialist

Michael Page; Shoreham-by-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation in Shoreham-by-Sea seeks a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to lead payroll operations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The successful candidate will manage salaries, pensions, and tax code changes, oversee system developments, and advise on payroll and pension matters. Salary ranges from £65,000 to £75,000, with hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package offering opportunities for professional development and a collaborative company culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive company culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll operations ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Oversee payroll function including salary, pensions, and tax code changes.
• Ensure accurate monthly and annual returns for pension schemes.
• Advise managers and staff on payroll and pension issues.
• Develop payroll systems to improve reporting and utilization.

Skills

Proven expertise in payroll processes

HMRC Compliance

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation

Exceptional attention to detail

Proficiency in payroll software

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Client Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a reputable organisation. This role will be based in Shoreham-By-Sea and involves overseeing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Description

Lead, manage and develop the day to day running of the payroll function, which includes salary, pensions and expenses, starters, leavers, contract changes and tax code changes - with due regard to employment legislation and College policies and procedures.

Establish and ensure the payroll process has sufficient financial controls in place and operates within the College's Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures.

Ensure accurate month and annual returns are completed for all pension schemes, and all deadlines met.

To ensure the payroll team can advise managers, People Team, and staff on a range of payroll and pension issues. To review and maintain service standards within the payroll team.

Work with the payroll system providers to ensure the correct system setup, to develop the system to improve utilisation and to improve reporting.

To be the College's expert on pension legislation and the operation of the College's pension schemes, including leading on the implementation of pension and payroll related legislative and system changes.

Ensure the College discharges its obligations in relation to employee's pension arrangements and compliance with current pension legislation and the rules of the schemes administered by the College.

To maintain an appropriate level of technical knowledge in payroll and pension matters and develop and maintain a sufficient level of skill to utilise standard College and Finance Systems.

To work closely with Colleagues within the Finance Team, People Team, and the College, and with people in external organisations.

Support both internal and external audits.

Profile

A successful Senior Payroll Specialist should have :

Proven expertise in payroll processes, HMRC Compliance and PSA reporting.

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

Experience working within an Accounting & Finance department.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling payroll data.

Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.

Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple priorities.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Job Offer

Salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000.

Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Inclusive and collaborative company culture.