Payroll Specialist

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is partnering with an established organisation with an established payroll team.

What you will do

• Manage accurate end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll processing and meet delivery deadlines.
• Oversee pensions administration, auto-enrolment, expenses, overpayments, and employment tax requirements.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations, payroll legislation, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Handle payroll queries and collaborate with HR, Finance, external providers, and other stakeholders.
• Deliver payroll services against agreed SLAs and KPIs while identifying efficiency improvements and reducing manual intervention.
• Support payroll system enhancements, testing, new functionality implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience managing end-to-end payroll and pensions processes.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Republic of Ireland payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Good understanding of payroll controls, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Previous involvement in payroll system improvements, upgrades, or process automation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and ability to build relationships across different departments.

Nice to have

• CIPP qualification or Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship.

Culture & Benefits

• Join an established payroll team and take ownership of payroll responsibilities.
• Develop technical expertise in payroll, pensions, compliance, and systems.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.