Part time Payroll Specialist in Manchester

Location: Didsbury, South Manchester

Hours: 25-30 hours per week over 5 days

Salary: Up to £35,000 FTE, plus bonus

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH

In this role, you'll be responsible for coordinating the full UK payroll process. You'll play a key role in ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time, working closely with HR, Finance and external payroll providers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of payroll operations, maintaining strong controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

The key responsibilities of a Part time Payroll Specialist will be:

• Manage the end-to-end monthly UK payroll process, including data preparation, calculations, employee payments, payslips and statutory submissions.
• Ensure all payroll activities comply with UK legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, RTI reporting, statutory payments and workplace pension obligations.
• Oversee outsourced payroll processing across four international countries, ensuring accurate data, timely approvals, appropriate funding and compliance with local regulations.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate variances, providing accurate payroll data and insights to support the Finance team.
• Partner with HR to manage employee lifecycle changes, including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments, contractual changes, absences and benefits.
• Maintain effective payroll controls and accurate records, ensuring clear audit trails, appropriate documentation and robust approval processes across UK and international payrolls.
• Coordinate payroll year-end processes, support audits and system updates, and manage relationships with external payroll providers.
• Review existing payroll processes and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and overall service delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues promptly and providing clear, reliable support to employees and internal stakeholders.

A successful Part time Payroll Specialist will have:

• Previous experience managing or coordinating an in-house UK payroll.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC and pension requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively with Finance, HR and external payroll providers.
• The ability to investigate and resolve payroll queries confidently.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Job Offer:

• Salary: Up to £35,000 FTE, pro rata + bonus
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Pension: Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay: Company sick pay scheme.
• Private medical insurance: Single cover, with option to add family.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Extra holiday: Option to buy up to 10 additional days.
• Additional paid leave for key occasions.
• Birthday day off.
• Enhanced parental leave
• Free on-site parking