Key Responsibilities
Support Payroll Team Leadership in delivering a high-quality payroll and pensions service across the business.
Process end-to-end payroll, pensions and employee expenses accurately and within agreed deadlines.
Ensure payroll activities meet agreed SLAs and KPIs , supporting wider departmental and business objectives.
Maintain compliance with HMRC requirements, pensions legislation, internal controls and audit standards .
Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, People/HR, wider business teams and third-party providers.
Take ownership of assigned payroll and pensions responsibilities, proactively resolving queries and issues.
Provide knowledgeable support on payroll and pensions administration .
Identify opportunities to improve processes through standardisation, automation and reduced manual intervention .
Support the testing and implementation of new payroll functionality, technology and system changes .
Share knowledge and provide training/support to other members of the team.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
Experience & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end payroll and pensions processing .
Strong knowledge of UK and Republic of Ireland payroll and pensions .
A good understanding of payroll legislation, regulatory requirements, financial controls and compliance.
Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades or technology changes .
Experience testing new system functionality and supporting/training colleagues.
Strong cross-functional stakeholder management experience.
Experience working with payroll, expenses and pensions platforms .
Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Workspace applications .
Experience using MHR iTrent and Standard Life platforms would be advantageous.
A CIPP Payro...
Payroll Specialist in Doncaster employer: Marks Sattin Ltd
Marks Sattin is an excellent employer for aspiring accountants, offering a supportive and friendly work culture in Doncaster. With a focus on employee growth, the firm provides full study support and varied client exposure, ensuring that your contributions are valued while you develop your technical knowledge and career within a well-established independent practice.
