Senior Payroll Technician

Royal London; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Alderley Edge is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Technician to join their Payroll team. The role involves accurate payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legislation, and training team members. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of payroll legislation and excellent communication skills, along with experience in end-to-end payroll processing. The position offers a hybrid working model and a commitment to employee welfare.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer-matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Ability to manage occupational and statutory leave schemes.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly group payrolls using SuccessFactors.
• Manage compliance with RLG policies and UK legislation.
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll queries.
• Support payroll reporting, audits, and statutory submissions.

Skills

In-depth understanding of payroll legislation

Strong PC literacy with payroll systems

Analytical and adaptable

Clear communication skills

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Payroll Technician
Contract Type: 12 months FTC
Location: Alderley Park

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Royal London Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Technician to join our People Services (Payroll) team. 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’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We’ve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer-matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.