Senior Specialist UK Payroll Operations

As a Senior Payroll Specialist youll serve as a trusted Payroll Subject Matter Expert responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy compliance governance and exceptional employee experience.

Beyond payroll delivery youll influence operational excellence support transformation initiatives partner with senior stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement programmes.

Own end-to-end UK & Ireland payroll operations
Ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory regulations
Lead payroll governance and control activities
Manage RTI submissions PAYE NIC pensions and statutory reporting
Oversee payroll reconciliations and audit readiness
Partner with HR Finance Benefits and business leaders
Act as a recognised Payroll SME for complex payroll matters
Support payroll transformation and system enhancement projects
Drive process optimisation and operational excellence initiatives
Improve employee payroll experience through proactive support

812 years UK payroll experience
End-to-end payroll ownership experience
Strong knowledge of HMRC regulations
PAYE NIC RTI and statutory payments expertise
Payroll reconciliations and controls experience
Payroll bureau outsourcing shared services or multinational experience
Strong stakeholder management skills
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

CIPP qualified
CIPP part-qualified
Currently studying towards CIPP
Ireland payroll exposure
SOX and audit framework experience
SAP ADP Workday or SD Worx experience

Why Youll Love Working Here

Career growth opportunities
Exposure to global payroll operations
Payroll transformation projects
Professional development support
Collaborative international teams
Opportunity to influence change
Recognition for technical expertise
Long-term payroll career pathways