Job Description

Portfolio Payroll are supporting a well‑established organisation who are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Support Services team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a busy, collaborative Payroll Team who provide essential support to colleagues across the Society.

About the Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you will manage the full end‑to‑end payroll process across multiple systems, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time. You'll act as a trusted point of contact for payroll and pension queries, support audits, maintain GDPR compliance, and contribute to ongoing system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to payroll and pension queries, providing clear and accurate guidance

Manage end‑to‑end payroll across multiple payrolls, ensuring timely and compliant processing

Perform payroll checks, reconciliations, and resolve errors, warnings, and tax code updates

Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, deductions, statutory payments and third‑party schedules

Administer auto‑enrolment processes including assessments, opt‑ins/outs and payment reconciliations

Maintain accurate payroll records and support internal/external audits

Ensure GDPR and data protection compliance across all payroll activity

Validate reports and calculations to ensure accurate payslips and legislative compliance

Support system testing, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

We're looking for an honest, reliable and motivated individual with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. You'll thrive in a fast‑paced environment and bring at least 2 years' payroll experience.

You will also demonstrate:

Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and payroll regulations

Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams

Experience using iTrent (desirable but not essential)

High accuracy in data entry and strong numeracy skills

Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines

Understanding of GDPR, data protection and payroll compliance

Benefits

As part of a successful co‑operative business, you'll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:

Competitive salary up to £40K

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - pro rata

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions

Generous colleague discount across the family of businesses

Annual discretionary bonus

Free tea and coffee during rest breaks

Career development opportunities with an Investors in People - Platinum employer

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, community‑focused organisation where your skills will make a real impact.

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position