Jobs, fresher vacancy - Payroll Specialist • UK

Company: HAYS

UK

Interim Payroll Specialist, 12 Month FTC A great opportunity has opened for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a fast‑paced People Services team on a 12‑month FTC. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy delivering accurate, compliant payroll at scale, this role will suit you perfectly.The RoleYou’ll play a key part in delivering a high‑quality payroll service for a workforce of 3,000+ colleagues, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a smooth colleague experience. Your responsibilities will include:End‑to‑end payroll processing, including salary, pension and benefit GL reconciliationsActing as the payroll SME for technical queries and escalationsManaging monthly payroll cycles, HMRC submissions, year‑end activity (P60s, P11Ds) and third‑party reportingCompleting statutory tasks including FPS submissions, auto‑enrolment duties and pension uploadsProviding timely, expert responses to payroll and pension queriesAbout YouYou’ll bring strong experience in end‑to‑end payroll, ideally within a large, complex organisation. You’ll also have:Excellent knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pensionsA track record of managing high‑volume payroll (ideally 3,000+ employees)Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot process improvementsConfidence advising colleagues and People Leaders as a payroll SMECIPP membership or working towards it (or equivalent experience)The role offers hybrid working with 1 day per week required in Bradford. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4774178