Payroll Specialist - to start Immediately (Hybrid Working)

We are looking for a new Payroll Specialist, to join the People Team here at c2c Rail. The Payroll Specialist’s role includes: Overseeing and processing monthly payroll for the four-weekly and monthly payrolls via iTrent HR/Payroll system. Processing pay changes, organisation changes, starters and leavers on the HRIS- capturing these via several means including email, Smartsheets and rostering Excel spreadsheets. Assist in calculating employee bonuses, appraisal payments, sick leave and annual pay increases. Managing our relationship with HMRC for tax purposes. Managing within complex Trade Union arrangements for ASLEF, RMT and TSSA to calculate differing absence payments and shift / overtime allowances. Address payroll-related queries from employees promptly and efficiently. Maintain system updates for payroll-related information. Ensure compliance with payroll tax requirements, including managing P11Ds, P45s, P60s, and other necessary documentation. Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure new starter information is reported and captured accurately for payroll purposes. Generate monthly finance journals, reconciliations, and reports for the central finance department. Provide expert advice on legal compliance and stay informed about emerging benefit trends. Manage relationships with the company’s pension service provider. Collaborate across different departments to improve payroll and benefits processes. Regularly communicate with HR and management regarding absences, maternity/paternity, and payroll and benefits matters. Deliver regular reports to the business on people issues Support the implementation of new systems and operational improvements. Prepare and publish our annual Gender Pay Gap report and associated action plans. Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and enhance processes. We’re looking for someone with around 3-4 years\’ experience in a dedicated payroll function, with experience of managing a payroll of upwards of 500 staff. Ideally these will be a mix of both blue collar and white collar staff. We’re offering a salary of up to £50,000 plus benefits, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements (ideally 2-3 days in the office in the City.)