Payroll Advisor

Location: Risley

Payroll Advisor - 6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

Location:

Warrington
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Payroll Advisor who thrives in a fast‑paced environment? Our client, a well‑established engineering services and maintenance provider based in Warrington, is seeking a detail‑driven Payroll Advisor to support their Payroll team during an exciting period of transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major payroll system implementation while also supporting BAU payroll operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Support Payroll System Implementation

You'll play a key role in delivering a new payroll system, including:

Running parallel payrolls and analysing outputs
Identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes
Reviewing existing processes and helping to shape new, improved workflows
Supporting the creation of payroll training guides and documentation

BAU Payroll Responsibilities

To free up team capacity for system roll‑out, you'll also support day‑to‑day payroll duties, such as:

End‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple contracts within tight deadlines
Applying pay rates in line with various National/Pay Agreements, including calculating back pay
Processing starters, leavers, and associated transactions
Conducting peer audits and offering constructive feedback
Preparing and analysing payroll reports for internal teams
Handling payroll queries promptly and professionally
Collaborating closely with other departments to maintain clear communication and meet deadlines
Ensuring adherence to payroll policies, processes and procedures
Supporting year‑end tasks including Tax Year End, Benefits in Kind, P11

Ds, and annual increases
Maintaining accurate records and high‑quality filing standards
Keeping up to date with payroll and pension legislation including AE, HMRC requirements, and reporting obligations

What You'll Bring

Extensive experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced payroll environments
Hands‑on experience of payroll system implementation (essential)
Solid Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel
Strong analytical approach and high attention to detail
Current knowledge of payroll & pensions legislation, and HMRC compliance

Desirable

A recognised CIPP payroll qualification

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