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Payroll Specialist
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,323 - 58,461 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wembley
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are working exclusively with London Borough of Brent to recruit for their busy payroll department
Duties include;
Manage end-to-end monthly payroll and pensions on a high-volume basis
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, bonuses, and benefits
Review and approve payroll reports before final submission
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international payroll laws and regulations
Prepare and submit statutory filings (e.g., HMRC in the UK)
Maintain accurate records for audits and internal reviews
Maintain and update payroll systems and employee records
Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity
Implement system upgrades or transitions when needed
Respond to payroll-related queries from employees
Provide guidance on payslips, tax codes, and deductions
Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll perspective
Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes
Develop and document standard operating procedures
Train junior payroll staff or HR team members
Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to payroll
Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, system integrations)
Dealing with complex queries effectively
Assessing historical data and rectifying errors
You will have;
Payroll software proficiency and worked with an integrated system previously
Data accuracy and reconciliation experience
Advanced Excel skills – lookups and pivot tables
Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, including, PAYE, National Insurance
Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) and ability to complete manual calculations
Ability to stay updated on HMRC regulations and employment law
CIPP Qualified
Pension exposure
If you have ALL of the above and are seeking a new challenge, then please apply now
Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so please apply now as the closing date will be subject to change
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