Specialist Payroll Officer in Surrey

Specialist Payroll Officer in Surrey

Surrey Full-Time 60750 - 74250 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage end-to-end UK payroll and optimise Workday for efficiency.
  • Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on payroll excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing payroll processes and employee experiences.
  • Qualifications: 3-5 years of UK payroll experience and strong Workday skills.

The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.

Hunter Adams are delighted to be supporting our client with recruiting an experienced Workday Payroll Specialist to take ownership of accurate, compliant and efficient UK payroll delivery across a multi-site organisation. Acting as the payroll subject matter expert, you’ll manage the end-to-end payroll process while helping to optimise Workday, consolidate payrolls and reduce manual processes. You’ll work closely with HR Operations, Finance and external payroll providers to deliver an excellent employee experience.

  • Managing end-to-end UK payroll processing
  • Validating payroll outputs and completing reconciliations
  • Ensuring compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NIC and pension requirements
  • Maintaining accurate payroll data and workflows within Workday
  • Supporting the transition to a consolidated managed payroll service
  • Managing relationships with external payroll providers
  • Resolving complex payroll queries and discrepancies
  • Supporting wider payroll and HR transformation initiatives

Requirements:

  • Strong end-to-end UK payroll experience, ideally gained over three to five years
  • Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
  • Hands-on experience using Workday for payroll or payroll-related HR data
  • Experience of payroll reconciliations, controls and audit requirements
  • Confidence working with HR, Finance and third-party providers
  • Experience of outsourced payroll, multi-site organisations, payroll consolidation or M&A environments would be particularly valuable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys combining operational delivery with systems optimisation and process improvement.

Specialist Payroll Officer in Surrey employer: Hunter Adams

At Hunter Adams, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and dynamic work culture that empowers our HR professionals to thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and the chance to work closely with site leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, making every day both challenging and rewarding. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your career journey.

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Contact Details:

Hunter Adams Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Specialist Payroll Officer in Surrey

End-to-End UK Payroll Processing
Workday Payroll System
UK Payroll Legislation Knowledge
Payroll Reconciliations
Compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NIC and Pension Requirements
Data Management within Workday
Relationship Management with External Payroll Providers