Job Description

Payroller required to work in Birmingham town centre with a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office and 2 at home)

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Specialist to join a team on a six-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with pension legislation, company policies, and statutory requirements. This role requires strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Maintain employee payroll records, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, and statutory payments.

Calculate and process salary adjustments, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.

Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.

Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Manage payroll queries from employees, managers, and external stakeholders.

Prepare payroll journals and support finance reconciliation activities.

Pension Administration

Administer workplace pension schemes in line with auto-enrolment legislation.

Process pension enrolments, opt-ins, opt-outs, and contribution changes.

Reconcile pension contributions and ensure accurate submissions to pension providers.

Support pension audits and compliance reporting requirements.

Act as a point of contact for employee pension-related queries.

Maintain accurate pension records and documentation.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure payroll and pension processes comply with relevant legislation and internal controls.

Produce regular payroll and pension reports for management and finance teams.

Support year-end payroll activities, including P60s and other statutory reporting requirements.

Assist with internal and external audits as required.

Identify opportunities to improve payroll and pension processes and controls.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing.

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and statutory payments.

Experience administering workplace pension schemes and auto-enrolment obligations.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll certification.

Experience with [insert payroll system e.g., Workday, ADP, Oracle, SAP, iTrent].

Experience working in a medium to large organisation.

Knowledge of salary sacrifice arrangements and employee benefits administration.

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with strong time management skills.

Proactive and solution-focused approach.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong customer service orientation.

Adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure.

Key Performance Indicators

Payroll accuracy and timeliness.

Compliance with payroll and pension legislation.

Resolution of payroll and pension queries within agreed service levels.

Successful completion of payroll reconciliations and reporting requirements.

Positive stakeholder and employee feedback