Payroll Co-ordinator

Payroll Co-ordinator - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Further information is available upon application, prior to interview.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Co-ordinator to join an established and busy payroll function within a large organisation.

This is a hands-on payroll position, with responsibility for supporting the accurate and timely processing of high-volume monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid correctly and all associated payroll activities are completed in line with statutory requirements.

Working as part of a wider payroll team, you will play an important role in supporting end-to-end payroll processes, resolving payroll-related queries, maintaining accurate records and contributing towards continuous improvement across the function.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract offering a predominantly remote working arrangement, with occasional office attendance required in Northamptonshire.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience working within an end-to-end payroll environment, be confident carrying out manual payroll calculations and have a strong understanding of current payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely processing of high-volume monthly payrolls, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and within agreed deadlines.
• Undertake end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring information is processed accurately and consistently.
• Process payroll changes relating to new starters, leavers and amendments to employee terms and conditions.
• Carry out manual payroll calculations, including gross-to-net pay, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Respond to and resolve payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders within agreed timescales.
• Ensure all payroll activities are completed in line with agreed service levels, performance measures and operational deadlines.
• Support the delivery of compliant payroll services across the UK and Ireland.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, identifying and resolving discrepancies where necessary.
• Work closely with colleagues across Finance, HR, Reward and Pensions to ensure an effective and consistent payroll service.
• Review existing payroll processes, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all payroll activities are carried out in line with relevant legislation, GDPR and internal data protection requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with a strong background in payroll who can confidently support a busy, high-volume payroll operation and take responsibility for ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience working within an end-to-end payroll environment.
• A strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory requirements and associated administration.
• The ability to manually calculate gross-to-net pay.
• Excellent knowledge of current payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, Real Time Information (RTI), National Living Wage, holiday pay and benefits in kind.
• A good understanding of Working Time Regulations.
• Experience using computerised payroll systems.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience handling and resolving payroll queries, communicating effectively with employees and internal stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and the importance of handling sensitive payroll information.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisation.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a high-volume payroll environment would be advantageous.
• Experience using ADP payroll systems would be beneficial, although not essential.
• Strong practical knowledge of manual payroll calculations and statutory deductions.
• Experience working within a deadline-driven payroll function, meeting agreed service levels and performance measures.
• Experience supporting payroll process improvements and identifying operational efficiencies.
• Knowledge or experience of Irish payroll would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Confident and proactive
• Highly organised.
• Accurate and methodical
• Analytical
• A good communicator
• Professional and discreet
• A team player

This is an opportunity for an experienced Payroll Co-ordinator or Payroll Administrator who enjoys the detail and responsibility that comes with end-to-end payroll processing.

Someone who can hit the ground running, has a strong understanding of payroll legislation and is confident working within a busy, high-volume and deadline-driven environment.

You will need solid practical payroll experience, the ability to undertake manual payroll calculations and the confidence to manage your workload independently, whilst working collaboratively as part of a wider payroll team.

This opportunity offers the flexibility of predominantly remote working, with occasional office attendance, and would suit an experienced payroll professional looking for their next fixed-term contract.