- Paying between £35,000 - £40,000
- Must have 3+ years in Payroll
- 6 to 12 month FTC Contract
Payroll Specialist — Technology Services Company - Paying £35,000 - £40,000 - Hybrid (6 Month - 12 Month FTC) A fast-growing
technology services firm is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced
Payroll Specialist to join their finance team. This key role supports all payroll-related functions and ensures accurate, timely processing while maintaining compliance with legal and internal policies.The successful candidate will work closely with HR and finance stakeholders, providing top-tier service for employees and leadership.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroller to implement new processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities - Manage full-cycle payroll operations—including gross-to-net calculations—for salaried and hourly employees in different jurisdictions.
- Verify timesheets, deductions (tax withholdings, benefits, garnishments), and correct data integration from HR systems. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit accurate payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual reports, as well as any other mandatory declarations.
- Administer new hire and termination payroll, ensuring hires, terminations, and pay adjustments are handled accurately and timely.
- Act as a reliable point of contact for employees regarding payroll questions and issues—ranging from payslip clarifications to tax documentation.
- Work in partnership with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT teams to maintain seamless data flow and timely payroll processing.
- Ensure payroll records are maintained in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards. Assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Oversee or support timekeeping solutions and track employee leave balances, overtime, and other exceptions to ensure accurate payroll calculation.
- Identify and implement system enhancements, automation opportunities, and best practices within payroll operations.
- Support system upgrades, payroll system testing, and new module integrations.
- Produce payroll reports—such as payroll cost summaries, statutory filings, and relevant metrics—for Finance leadership and audit reviews.
Candidate Requirements: - Minimum 2-3 years of payroll administration experience in a mid-to-large technology or professional services environment.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on payroll expertise.
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, UK-specific systems like Sage Payroll, etc.), including integrations with HR systems.
- Familiarity with payroll legislation—particularly UK-specific payroll compliance (RTI, PAYE, National Insurance) and any relevant international compliance.
- Strong numeric accuracy and excellent documentation practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication—adept at resolving employee queries and liaising across departments.
- Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies with precision and efficiency.
- Proven ability to handle daily, weekly, and monthly payroll cycles, manage deadlines, and uphold accuracy under pressure.
- Commitment to protecting sensitive employee and company data.
- Collaborative approach with stakeholders in HR, Finance, and IT.
- Openness to evolving systems, processes, and organizational growth dynamics.
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