Payroll Specialist – UK Payroll

Vantive; Castlebar; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Job summary

Vantive is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee monthly UK payroll via a managed provider within a hybrid working arrangement. You will manage data changes in Workday, validate gross-to-net calculations and handle HMRC submissions, P45s and year-end tasks.

The ideal candidate has five years’ UK payroll, strong Excel skills, and a payroll qualification (CIPP desirable). This temporary role offers a supportive team and opportunities to drive payroll excellence.

Qualifications

• Five years’ end-to-end UK payroll experience in a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, RTI, BACS and auto-enrolment.
• Accurate, organised with excellent data integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly UK payroll from inputs to final payment.
• Update employee data, leave entitlements, benefits in Workday including hires/leavers and deductions.
• Validate payroll interfaces and gross-to-net calculations; resolve discrepancies with the provider.
• Prepare reconciliations, month-end reports and funding requirements.
• Submit HMRC, RTI, BACS and other statutory submissions; investigate rejected payments.
• Produce P45s and maintain payroll records; respond to employee queries and collaborate with HR/Finance.

Skills

UK payroll expertise

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Payroll qualification (CIPP)

Tools

Workday

Resource Link

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of the monthly UK payroll through a managed payroll service provider. You will oversee payroll processing, reconciliations, statutory reporting, pension submissions and payment controls, working closely with HR, Finance, Treasury and external partners.

This position is offered on an initial temporary contract basis.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end monthly UK payroll, from validating inputs to final approval and payment.
• Manage employee data changes, leave entitlements and employee benefits in Workday, including new hires, leavers, pay, overtime, absence and deductions.
• Validate payroll interfaces and gross-to-net calculations, resolving discrepancies with the payroll provider.
• Prepare reconciliations, variance analysis, funding requirements and month-end reports.
• Complete accurate HMRC, RTI, BACS and statutory submissions and investigate rejected payments.
• Manage accurate and timely third-party payments and related reconciliations.
• Produce P45s, maintain payroll records and keep employee personnel files accurate and up to date.
• Respond to employee queries, work with internal teams and external providers to meet deadlines, and collaborate with vendors to manage invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support timely approval and payment.

Compliance and Year-End

• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Manage auto-enrolment assessments and pension contribution files.
• Support year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds and payrolled benefits reporting.
• Provide audit support and maintain effective payroll procedures and controls.

Education and experience required:

• At least five years’ end-to-end UK payroll experience, ideally in a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, BACS, statutory payments, benefits, auto-enrolment, National Minimum Wage and year-end requirements.
• Experience in reconciliations, payment controls, reporting and audit support.
• Strong Excel and payroll-system skills; Workday or Resource Link experience is desirable.
• A recognised payroll qualification, such as CIPP, is desirable.
• Accurate, organised and discreet, with strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

What can Vantive offer to you:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation

Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link