Senior Payroll Technician

Royal London; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual life and pensions company in the UK is looking for a Senior Payroll Technician on a 6 months FTC basis. This professional will ensure accurate payroll processing, manage leave schemes, and comply with legislation. With responsibilities including payroll reporting and team support, candidates should possess a solid understanding of payroll legislation, strong analytical skills, and PC literacy. The role offers hybrid working and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of payroll legislation is essential.
• Strong PC literacy is required, especially with payroll systems.
• Analytical and thorough with adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly group payrolls using SuccessFactors accurately.
• Manage occupational and statutory leave schemes ensuring compliance.
• Meet all legislative requirements including HMRC regulations.
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries.
• Support process/system improvements and testing changes.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits and statutory submissions.
• Train and coach Payroll Technicians for team development.
• Provide cover for the Payroll Manager as required.

Skills

In-depth understanding of payroll legislation

Strong PC literacy

Previous experience in end-to-end payroll

Analytical

Clear communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Payroll Technician
Contract Type: 6 months FTC
Location: Alderley Park

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 19th January 2026

Royal London Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Technician to join our People Services (Payroll) team, initially on a 6months FTC. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for colleagues across the Group, supporting the entire employee lifecycle and contributing to process improvements.

About the role

• Execute monthly group payrolls using SuccessFactors, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time
• Manage occupational and statutory leave schemes, ensuring compliance with RLG policies and UK legislation
• Meet all legislative requirements, including HMRC and National Insurance regulations
• Act as the initial escalation point for complex payroll queries
• Support process/system improvements, including testing and implementing changes and upgrades
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and statutory submissions (end of year, FPS, EPS, P60s)
• Train and coach Payroll Technicians, supporting team development
• Provide cover for the Payroll Manager when required

About you

• In-depth understanding of payroll legislation
• Strong PC literacy, especially with computerised payroll systems
• Previous experience in end-to-end payroll
• Analytical, thorough, and adaptable to change
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across departments
• Self-awareness and a commitment to personal development

About Royal London

We'rethe UK's largest mutual life,pensionsand investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleaguesisthat we will all work somewhereinclusive, responsible,enjoyableand fulfilling.This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We'vealways been proud to reward employees by offeringgreatworkplace benefits such as 28 days annual leavein addition to bank holidays, anup to14%employermatching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We'rean Inclusive employer. We celebrate and valuedifferent backgroundsand cultures acrossRoyal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever theirbackground.