UK Payroll Specialist: End-to-End & Compliance

Harbor; Nantwich; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. You will deliver accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of clients, handling end-to-end payroll tasks and payroll checks to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

This role supports client relationships, resolves queries, and prepares statutory and third-party reports. You will work in a hybrid environment from Nantwich or UK-wide remote, contributing to improvements in payroll processes and upholding best

Qualifications

• A strong track record in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and NMW.
• Experience with year-end tasks and P11D.
• Excellent numerical and data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Respond to HR and employee queries via payroll inbox.
• Identify improvements to payroll processes and support clients.
• Prepare imports, changes, and upload to payroll system.
• Review data for accuracy, including NMW compliance, and sign-off.
• Prepare statutory and third-party reports.
• Ensure compliant payroll processing and timely outputs.
• Produce routine and ad-hoc payroll reports.
• Suggest cross-functional process improvements.

Skills

Payroll calculations

Excel proficiency

End-to-end payroll processing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Payroll qualification

Multi-engine payrolls

Education

CIPP or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harbor is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. You will deliver accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of clients, handling end-to-end payroll tasks and payroll checks to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

This role supports client relationships, resolves queries, and prepares statutory and third-party reports. You will work in a hybrid environment from Nantwich or UK-wide remote, contributing to improvements in payroll processes and upholding best