Payroll Specialist

Travail Employment Group are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our company. 4 DAY WORKING WEEK, either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, Town Centre location, GL1. Full time equivalent salary £40,000 - £45,000 DOE

Who Are We

Travail Employment Group is a well-established Recruitment Business with a strong network of offices across the UK. Next year we will celebrate our 50th year in the recruitment industry and we've continually evolved whilst staying true to what matters most: ensuring our clients and candidates receive an outstanding service. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we continue to focus on delivering our vision for 2026 and beyond.

Why Join Us

This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll specialist willing to take ownership of our payroll department whilst being supported by a team of two. You will be reporting into the Financial Controller but will be given full autonomy to ensure that the department runs smoothly and that all statutory obligations are met.

The role of Payroll Specialist l will involve the following duties:

Processing weekly payroll for more than 550 weekly paid staff
Managing the NEST pension scheme for temporary workers and ensuring that the correct deductions are made
Ensuring that all attachments of earnings are processed correctly
Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, RTI submissions and pension enrolment
Keeping abreast of changes in payroll legislation
Produce and provide accurate payroll reports for management
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies
Produce and distribute weekly and month end financial reports
Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
Produce accurate payroll reports for senior management

Skills and Experience needed to be successful in the role:

Proven experience in a payroll focused role
Excellent working knowledge of UK payroll legislation
Previous man management skills with the ability to support and motivate a small team
Strong IT skills with an advanced working knowledge of Excel Benefits: 25 days holiday, rising to 30 +stats, adjusted accordingly for part time hours, pension, standard hours are 35 hour week, early finish Friday, company sick pay, employee assistance healthcare and well being scheme, retail discounts, remote GP and more.

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Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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