Payroll Specialist

Skills
Analytical SkillsBusinessContinuous ImprovementFinancial ConsolidationHuman ResourcesIT Service ManagementMergers & Acquisitions
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Proven end-to-end UK payroll experience
  • Strong understanding of HMRC PAYE pensions and statutory requirements
  • Practical experience using Workday
  • Highly organised and analytical
  • Confident building relationships with stakeholders across the business

Nice to have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Stakeholder focused
  • Commercial awareness
  • Change oriented

Day to day

  • Manage end-to-end UK payroll across multiple entities with precision and consistency
  • Work closely with HR Finance and external providers to deliver accurate compliant payrolls on time
  • Act as payroll subject matter expert driving process improvements and optimising Workday functionality
  • Support audits resolve payroll queries and help maintain robust governance and controls
  • Contribute to the consolidation of multiple payrolls into a streamlined managed service