Payroll Co-ordinator

• Accurately process multiple monthly payrolls in line with SLAs, including new starters, leavers, and statutory absence calculations.
• Manage end-to-end payroll reconciliation for 1,500 to 5,000 employees.
• Administer and audit expense claims in line with company policy.
• Provide payslips, financial references, and statements of earnings to current and former employees.
• Respond to payroll-related queries via phone, email, ServiceNow, or in person.
• Ensure accurate PAYE and pension liability calculations and submissions in line with HMRC and TPR requirements.
• Upload net wages into banking systems and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Complete all month-end payroll activities and ensure data accuracy within HR/payroll systems.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for Finance and auditing purposes.
• Manage payroll-related tasks during acquisitions or business changes, including onboarding new entities and integrating employee data.
• Support payroll systems upgrades, implementations, and data migrations as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transition of payroll operations during system or structural changes.
• Promote compliance with data protection, employment law, and internal standards at all times.
• Uphold the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive employee and business data.

• Proven experience in a payroll team working with multiple payrolls and high-volume processing (1,500–5,000 employees).
• Experience with payroll/HR systems such as SD Worx, Cascade, or Dayforce.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, including PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pension legislation.
• Demonstrated experience with system migrations, data imports, or acquisition integrations.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Experience in reconciling pension contributions and maintaining accurate records in line with The Pensions Regulator (TPR) guidelines.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach.

• A hybrid working arrangement – with Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the office.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to work on projects that shape the future of payroll within the organisation.
• Career development support and access to professional learning.
• The chance to play a key role in a fast-paced, growing business.

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