Senior Payroll Specialist

4 days ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom JGA Recruitment Full time

Job Overview:

JGA Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will involve delivering accurate payroll processing for over 1500 employees, ensuring compliance with tight deadlines.

About the Role:

This Senior Payroll Specialist position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a leading international business based in Coventry. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality, customer-focused payroll services, meeting Service Level Agreements and resolving issues proactively.

Main Responsibilities:

  • PAYROLL PROCESSING: Deliver accurate payroll processing for over 1500 employees, ensuring compliance with tight deadlines.
  • CUSTOMER FOCUSED SERVICE: Provide high-quality, customer-focused payroll services, meeting Service Level Agreements and resolving issues proactively.
  • TEAM COLLABORATION: Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to promote continuous improvement and liaise with site teams on Time and Attendance systems.
  • TASK MANAGEMENT: Manage payroll-related tasks, including inputting variable data, administering pension and stock plans, and handling year-end processes like P60's.
  • FINANCIAL REPORTS: Produce financial reports for Finance teams, maintain employee self-service accounts, and offer guidance on tax-related queries.

Requirements:

  • EXPERIENCE: Experience with processing payroll for over 1000 employees in a sole role.
  • SKILLS: Strong Excel and payroll systems knowledge.
  • COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Great communicator and be happy to take on ad hoc tasks.

Estimated Salary: £37,500 - £41,000 per annum + bonus.



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