Senior Payroll Specialist: UK Payroll & Automation (Hybrid)

Sopra Steria Limited; Forest Hall; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Pension

Job summary

Sopra Steria Limited is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our HR Shared Services. The role focuses on delivering accurate, compliant payroll for the UK, with an emphasis on automation and process improvement.

This hybrid position requires three days per week in the Newcastle Upon Tyne office. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end payroll for 6000+ monthly employees, supporting the Payroll Manager, and ensuring adherence to regulations while enhancing service quality and

Qualifications

• Broad end-to-end payroll experience with complex scenarios.
• Experience processing high-volume payroll in UK regulations.
• Knowledge of pension schemes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead process improvements and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll process for 6000+ monthly employees.
• Support Payroll Manager with day-to-day operations onsite.
• Drive automation, RPA and AI-driven improvements.
• Resolve escalated payroll queries and prepare management reports.

Skills

UK payroll

Automation tools

RPA

Audit readiness

Project management

People management

Payroll qualification

Pension schemes

End-to-end payroll

Education

Payroll qualification (CIPP)

Job description

Sopra Steria Limited is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our HR Shared Services. The role focuses on delivering accurate, compliant payroll for the UK, with an emphasis on automation and process improvement.

This hybrid position requires three days per week in the Newcastle Upon Tyne office. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end payroll for 6000+ monthly employees, supporting the Payroll Manager, and ensuring adherence to regulations while enhancing service quality and