Payroll Specialist

Now Hiring: Payroll Advisor | £40,000–£45,000 + 10% Bonus | Hybrid (Manchester)

If you're a qualified and experienced Payroll professional who thrives in a collaborative team and loves getting payroll right, this could be a great next move for you.

We’re on the lookout for a Payroll Advisor to join a fast-growing business at an exciting time of change. You’ll be working closely with another seasoned Payroll Specialist and a wider People Services team to process payroll for around 350 employees across the UK (with the chance to get involved in international payroll too if that interests you).

The setup:

• Salary: £40,000–£45,000 + 10% discretionary bonus
• Office: One day a week (Monday) in central Manchester
• Headcount: Around 350
• Hybrid: 4 days WFH, 1 day office

A bit about the role:

• End-to-end payroll processing for multiple UK entities
• Collaborating with HR, Finance and external providers
• Supporting payroll queries with a positive, people-first attitude
• Staying ahead of legislation and keeping things compliant
• Helping out with payroll reporting, reconciliations and audit requests

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has solid experience in UK payroll (ideally in a mid-to-large business)
• Holds a UK payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent)
• Is confident with systems and has an eye for detail
• Genuinely cares about people getting paid correctly and on time
• Brings a proactive, curious and friendly approach

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

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