Payroll Specialist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Our Client, who are a well-known drinks distributor are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team in Manchester.

The Payroll Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of the company’s fortnightly payroll.

Job type: 12-Month Fixed Contract

Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to £30,000

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and processing fortnightly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees.
• Accurate calculation of staff hours, considering salaries, overtime, bonuses, taxes/NI and other deductions.
• Input and maintain accurate employee payroll records whilst ensuring data integrity.
• Process new hires, terminations, and changes in employee status.
• Verify timesheets, leave records, and attendance information.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee data and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate and process statutory deductions, including income tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions/administration.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Complete P45‘s, P46‘s and other related administration in the correct time allocation periods.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Stay updated with UK payroll regulations and ensure compliance.
• Support the finance team in various ad-hoc tasks and projects.
• To provide monthly statistical data reports to Head of HR.
• To be responsible for the compilation and submission of salary survey data.
• To maintain absolute discretion and maturity in handling sensitive/confidential data in line with the GDPR.
• To maintain the administration of benefits schemes
• To administer Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Paternity Pay alongside our enhanced benefits.

Requirements:

• CIPP Qualified (or working towards a recognised qualification) / Extensive Payroll knowledge.
• Familiarity with payroll software systems to efficiently manage payroll data, process transactions, and generate reports.
• Use of Advanced (Mitrefinch) Payroll Software is desirable but not essential.
• A thorough understanding of payroll regulations, taxes and PAYE procedures.
• Strong mathematical skills and an attention to detail for high-level data accuracy.
• Proficiency in maintaining organized payroll records and documents for auditing and reporting purposes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening to accurately answer queries.
• Skilled at identifying potential payroll discrepancies and addressing them proactively.
• Good use of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets, records and reports, as well as knowledge and use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Customer-oriented mindset to provide exceptional support to employees with their payroll enquiries and concerns.