Payroll Specialist
20 hours ago
Doncaster
Key Responsibilities • Support Payroll Team Leadership in delivering a high-quality payroll and pensions service across the business., • Process end-to-end payroll, pensions and employee expenses accurately and within agreed deadlines., • Ensure payroll activities meet agreed SLAs and KPIs, supporting wider departmental and business objectives., • Maintain compliance with HMRC requirements, pensions legislation, internal controls and audit standards., • Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, People/HR, wider business teams and third-party providers., • Take ownership of assigned payroll and pensions responsibilities, proactively resolving queries and issues., • Provide knowledgeable support on payroll and pensions administration., • Identify opportunities to improve processes through standardisation, automation and reduced manual intervention., • Support the testing and implementation of new payroll functionality, technology and system changes., • Share knowledge and provide training/support to other members of the team., • Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement., • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee and payroll information. Experience & Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: • A minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end payroll and pensions processing., • Strong knowledge of UK and Republic of Ireland payroll and pensions., • A good understanding of payroll legislation, regulatory requirements, financial controls and compliance., • Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades or technology changes., • Experience testing new system functionality and supporting/training colleagues., • Strong cross-functional stakeholder management experience., • Experience working with payroll, expenses and pensions platforms., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Workspace applications., • Experience using MHR iTrent and Standard Life platforms would be advantageous., • A CIPP Payroll Technician qualification or Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship, or equivalent, would be desirable. Key Skills • Strong end-to-end payroll and pensions knowledge., • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy., • Strong understanding of payroll controls and best practice., • Ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement., • Confident stakeholder management and relationship-building skills., • Clear and professional written and verbal communication., • Strong organisation and time-management skills., • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage tight payroll deadlines., • Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities with moderate supervision., • High levels of integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information., • A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the ongoing development of the wider payroll function. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit JBRP1_UKTJ