Payroll Coordinator

CMR Jobs Limited; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Jobs Limited is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy team handling accurate and timely payroll processing with a focus on customer service and confidentiality.

You will manage end-to-end payroll tasks, from input to disbursement, ensure compliance with payroll legislation, and support pension and auto-enrolment activities while maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll position.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Manage payroll information from input to completion.
• Process starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Calculate pay, deductions and adjustments accurately.
• Handle payroll queries professionally and efficiently.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations.
• Ensure statutory requirements and payroll procedures are followed.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance and other deductions.
• Support pension and auto-enrolment processes.
• Assist with statutory payments and payroll-related administration.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payroll issues.
• Provide clear and accurate information to customers and employees.
• Maintain high-volume workload with precision.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Meet payroll deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Stay updated with payroll legislation and changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Education

Payroll knowledge or related qualifications

Tools

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy team, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while providing a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Manage payroll information from input through to completion.
• Process starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Calculate pay, deductions and adjustments accurately.
• Handle payroll queries professionally and efficiently.
• Investigate discrepancies and take ownership through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations.
• Ensure statutory requirements and payroll procedures are followed.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance and other relevant deductions.
• Support pension and auto-enrolment processes.
• Assist with statutory payments and payroll-related administration.
• Work closely with internal teams to resolve payroll issues.
• Provide clear and accurate information to customers and employees.
• Manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Meet payroll deadlines and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Keep up to date with relevant payroll legislation and changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, customer-focused team.

About You

• Previous experience in a payroll position.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Organised, proactive and confident managing your own workload.
• Comfortable using payroll systems and Microsoft Office.
• Professional and confidential approach.