At a Glance
- Tasks: Process end-to-end payroll across multiple contracts and manage payroll queries.
- Company: Join a leading engineering and maintenance business supporting major UK industries.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £30K with hybrid working after probation.
- Other info: CIPP qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Why this job: Fantastic opportunity for exposure to complex, high-volume payroll operations.
- Qualifications: Proven payroll experience in a multi-site environment and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
We’re working with a leading engineering and maintenance business looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation supporting major UK industries, offering a fast-paced and varied payroll environment.
The Role
- Processing end-to-end payroll across multiple contracts
- Managing new starters, leavers, and associated payments
- Calculating statutory and occupational leave payments
- Processing pay in line with varying pay agreements
- Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
- Producing and analysing payroll reports for internal stakeholders
- Supporting annual pay reviews and backpay calculations
- Maintaining accurate records and audit trails
- Keeping up to date with payroll, pension, and HMRC legislation
- Ensuring compliance with internal payroll policies and procedures
- Auditing peer work to maintain high accuracy levels
- Supporting payroll sign-off with the Payroll Supervisor
About You
- Proven payroll experience in a multi-site / multi-contract environment
- Strong understanding of payroll and pension legislation
- Confident using Excel (intermediate level) and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary with flexibility for the right person
- Exposure to complex, high-volume payroll operations
- Hybrid working available after probation (2 days from home, 3 days in the office)
- Opportunity to join a well-respected organisation with long-term career potential
Interested? Get in touch to find out more or apply today.
Payroll Specialist (Maternity Cover) employer: Hays
This well-established organisation offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options. The team supports major UK industries, providing a dynamic work environment with long-term career potential.
We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Specialist (Maternity Cover)
End-to-End Payroll Processing
Multi-Site Payroll Management
Statutory and Occupational Leave Payments
Payroll Query Resolution
Payroll Reporting and Analysis
Annual Pay Reviews Support
Record Keeping and Audit Trails
