Stand-Alone Payroll Specialist – Hybrid, Career Growth

Confidential; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible working

Free on-site parking

Performance and development reviews

Training and progression

Wellbeing programme

Community initiatives

Job summary

Your new company in Leeds is seeking a Stand-Alone Payroll Specialist to own payroll end-to-end across weekly and monthly cycles in a hybrid setup (1-2 days in the office). The role requires permanent UK right to work and full end-to-end payroll knowledge across multiple locations and schemes.

You will handle submissions, deductions, year-end tasks, and produce detailed payroll reports while supporting the finance team and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience across weekly and monthly cycles.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, and pensions.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Excellent communication to explain payroll info clearly.
• Flexible and proactive with handling changing priorities.
• Team player willing to support finance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage.
• Managing statutory payroll submissions, including EPS filings, within strict deadlines.
• Reviewing and analysing timesheet data to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential issues.
• Administering payroll deductions, including attachment of earnings orders, pensions, and other voluntary deductions.
• Managing new starter and leaver processes, including all associated payroll documentation such as P45s.
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing clear and professional guidance on pay, tax, and deductions.
• Supporting year-end payroll activities, including P11 Ds where applicable.
• Producing payroll reports and analysis, including gender pay gap reporting.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external organisations to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Providing additional support to the finance team as required.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

PAYE

National Insurance

Pensions

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your new company in Leeds is seeking a Stand-Alone Payroll Specialist to own payroll end-to-end across weekly and monthly cycles in a hybrid setup (1-2 days in the office). The role requires permanent UK right to work and full end-to-end payroll knowledge across multiple locations and schemes.

You will handle submissions, deductions, year-end tasks, and produce detailed payroll reports while supporting the finance team and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.