Payroll Specialist
9 days ago
Doncaster
\n \n \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n \n \n\n • Support Payroll Team Leadership in delivering a high-quality payroll and pensions service across the business.\n, • Process end-to-end payroll, pensions and employee expenses accurately and within agreed deadlines.\n, • Ensure payroll activities meet agreed SLAs and KPIs, supporting wider departmental and business objectives.\n, • Maintain compliance with HMRC requirements, pensions legislation, internal controls and audit standards.\n, • Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, People/HR, wider business teams and third-party providers.\n, • Take ownership of assigned payroll and pensions responsibilities, proactively resolving queries and issues.\n, • Provide knowledgeable support on payroll and pensions administration.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes through standardisation, automation and reduced manual intervention.\n, • Support the testing and implementation of new payroll functionality, technology and system changes.\n, • Share knowledge and provide training/support to other members of the team.\n, • Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.\n, • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.\n\n \n \n Experience & Qualifications \n \n \n \n \n \n The ideal candidate will have: \n \n \n\n • A minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end payroll and pensions processing.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK and Republic of Ireland payroll and pensions.\n, • A good understanding of payroll legislation, regulatory requirements, financial controls and compliance.\n, • Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades or technology changes.\n, • Experience testing new system functionality and supporting/training colleagues.\n, • Strong cross-functional stakeholder management experience.\n, • Experience working with payroll, expenses and pensions platforms.\n, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Workspace applications.\n, • Experience using MHR iTrent and Standard Life platforms would be advantageous.\n, • A CIPP Payroll Technician qualification or Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship, or equivalent, would be desirable.\n\n \n \n Key Skills \n \n \n \n\n • Strong end-to-end payroll and pensions knowledge.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\n, • Strong understanding of payroll controls and best practice.\n, • Ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.\n, • Confident stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.\n, • Clear and professional written and verbal communication.\n, • Strong organisation and time-management skills.\n, • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage tight payroll deadlines.\n, • Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities with moderate supervision.\n, • High levels of integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information.\n, • A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the ongoing development of the wider payroll function.\n\n