Senior Payroll Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in premium accommodation is seeking a Payroll SME in Wantage. This role involves managing payroll for 300 employees and leading the implementation of a new payroll system. Ideal candidates will have previous payroll experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll experience with sole responsibility.
• Ability to manage and report on payroll processes.
• Experience with ledger reconciliation and pensions.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for 300 salaried employees across 5 monthly runs.
• Lead the transition to PayCircle payroll system.

Skills

Payroll Management

End-to-End Processing

Reporting

Ledger Reconciliation

Liaising with Pension Providers

Education

CIPP Qualification

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Join a growing leader in premium accommodation and become the go-to Payroll SME as they scale and transform their payroll function.

Location and Working Arrangements:

• Wantage, Oxfordshire (3 days office / 2 WFH after 3 months)

Role Overview:

• Manage payroll for 300 salaried employees across 5 monthly runs
• Lead the transition to PayCircle (launching Nov)

Why this role stands out:

• Sole ownership of payroll — be the subject matter expert
• Significant impact during payroll system implementation
• Stable, national business across 21 cities
• Flexible around holidays

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous payroll experience, especially sole responsibility
• Ability to own end-to-end processing & reporting
• Experience reconciling ledgers and liaising with pension providers
• CIPP or progress toward CIPP/ACCA/CIMA preferred

Expect a varied role with lots of autonomy in a high-trust, supportive environment.

Application Process:

If interested or to refer someone, message directly or email us. Due to high application volume, not all applicants will receive a response. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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