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Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of payroll across all company sites, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements. Working as part of the Finance team, the role is responsible for all payroll processing, reporting and associated controls, acting as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining payroll systems and records, managing relationships with HMRC, pension providers and external agencies, and ensuring all submissions and payments are completed accurately and within required deadlines. The role also supports continuous improvement through the development of payroll procedures, system enhancements, ensuring payroll processes remain efficient, compliant and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end monthly payrolls for all services across BCM.
• Administering starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, statutory payments and deductions.
• Managing all staff mileage and expenses submissions.
• Completing payroll reconciliations and ensuring payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.
• Administering workplace pensions, including employee enrolment, contributions, opt-ins, opt-outs and compliance with UK auto-enrolment legislation.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years paid work experience of processing a payroll function for more than 100 staff.
• Highly proficient in Sage Payroll software.
• IT proficiency to include MS Office suite.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pensions.
• Knowledge of year-end payroll processes, including P60 and P11D administration.

Desirable Skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines and workload effectively.
• Excellent time management skills.