Senior Payroll Specialist

• Process and validate payroll inputs, including new starters, leavers, statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, etc.), tax, NI, pensions, and pay adjustments.
• Conduct secondary reviews to ensure accuracy and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Manage off-cycle and arrears payments in line with payroll calendars.
• Handle complex payroll queries and anomalies, including gross-to-net manual calculations and HMRC queries.
• Lead year-end activities such as P60s, P11Ds, and PAYE Settlement Agreements.

• Support audit readiness and maintain accurate payroll records in line with legal requirements.
• Assist in testing activities including script development, end-to-end testing, defect logging, and resolution.
• Support data migration by validating conversion data and conducting pay comparisons.
• Use the Payroll Control Centre (PCC) to execute payroll runs, validate master data, and resolve errors.
• Work with consultants to align system configuration to business requirements.

• Strong experience in full-cycle, insourced UK payroll operations.
• Hands-on expertise withSAP SuccessFactorsandEmployee Central Payroll(ECP).
• Familiarity withPayroll Control Centre (PCC)operations and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to guide and support colleagues.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Confident presenting to stakeholders and providing payroll training.

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