Payroll Associate

Summary: The role of Temporary Payroll Specialist involves managing payroll processes for a Manchester-based organization on a short-term contract basis. This hands-on position requires an experienced individual who can operate independently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. The specialist will be responsible for payroll inputs, validation, and administration activities while acting as the main point of contact with payroll providers. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with immediate start availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact with payroll and benefits providers
• Prepare and validate payroll inputs, including variable pay elements (overtime, bonuses, adjustments)
• Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies
• Perform manual payroll calculations (eg pro-rata, statutory payments, arrears, corrections)
• Manage pension processes including auto-enrolment and contributions
• Produce payroll journals and support finance with reconciliations
• Handle payroll-related queries from employees and managers
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation (tax, NI, pensions)
• Support process improvements and documentation

Key Skills:

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a managed payroll environment
• Familiarity with SD Worx is beneficial but not essential
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well organised and comfortable working autonomously

Salary (Rate): £20.00 Hourly

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR