Payroll Specialist

  • Hays
  • Banbury, Oxfordshire
  • Mar 05, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Payroll Specialist, Permanent, Fully Office Based, £35,000 - £40,000 (Opportunity to develop skills)

Your new company A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a highly organised and proactive Payroll Specialist to join its finance team in Banbury.This is a pivotal role, supporting payroll operations across multiple UK sites and coordinating with European payroll providers to ensure accuracy and compliance for a large workforce.The position is primarily office based, though flexibility can be provided on start and finishing times.
Your new role

  • Assist with the accurate processing of multiple payrolls.
  • Act as the primary contact for third party providers managing European payrolls.
  • Prepare and post month end payroll accruals.
  • Manage statutory submissions including P11Ds and P46 car documentation.
  • Produce internal payroll reports to support management and compliance.
  • Coordinate the ordering of payroll stationery such as payslips and P60s.
  • Raise purchase orders for employee benefits.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Previous experience with payrolls is essential.
  • Background in manufacturing or environments with shift patterns is desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively in a confidential and sensitive setting.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Good understanding of pension auto enrolment rules and statutory requirements.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent time management skills, able to prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

What you'll get in return
  • Salary offered: £35,000 - £40,000
  • Working hours: 08.30 -17.00
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking on-site
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

What you need to do now
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