Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Manchester

Role: Permanent, Hybrid

A global organisation who operates a major network of tank container and logistics service facilities across the UK is looking for a Payroll specialist to join their team and support end-to-end payroll processing, activities and reporting, as well as providing a leading hand in day-to-day administration topics.

This is a really good opportunity to join a very close knit, supportive team with lots of room for development and growth. It is a permanent, hybrid role, and you will be required to work from their Manchester office 2-3 days a week, depending on their requirements.

The successful applicant will:

• Process end-to-end payroll
• Carry out manual payroll calculations, including statutory payments and deductions
• Manage starters, leavers and payroll amendments
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies
• Work closely with HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee records
• Respond to payroll queries from employees
• Support year-end payroll activities and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll
• Dayforce or Ceridian experience
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations
• Confidence completing manual payroll calculations
• Excellent attention to detail and Excel skills
• Experience using payroll systems
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Highly Desirable

• CIPP qualification (or studying towards it) is a bonus

If you're an experienced Payroll Specialist looking for your next challenge within a people-focused organisation, hit the apply button.