Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Crawley

Up to £38,000

Hybrid Working (3 days in the office)

12 Month FTC

I'm currently working with a well-established business that is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to join a supportive team.

The role will involve:

* Processing payroll accurately

* Responding to payroll queries via email, phone and helpdesk tickets

* Preparing manual payments and checking payroll data

* Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and Shared Parental Pay

* Working closely with HR and Benefits teams to ensure payroll information is accurate

* Ensuring payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC legislation

What they're looking for:

* Previous payroll experience within a medium or large organisation

* Good understanding of HMRC legislation and payroll processes

* Strong Excel skills, including lookups, formulas and pivot tables

* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines

* Payroll qualification, or currently studying towards one, is desirable

* Previous Workday experience would be a bonus