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Payroll Specialist

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 34,000 - 36,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chester, Cheshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Your new company 

A well-established manufacturing business based in the Cheshire/Chester area is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. The organisation is currently undergoing an exciting period of change and transformation, creating an opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and making a tangible impact.
Known for its friendly culture and open-door approach, this is a business where collaboration is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and employees are genuinely valued. This role offers the chance to join a close-knit team and play a key role in supporting the business through its next phase of growth and development.

Your new role 

As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services for both monthly salaried and hourly paid employees. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will help ensure payroll operations run smoothly while supporting ongoing process improvements and change initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:

Working closely with the outsourced provider to deliver accurate payroll on a monthly basis for monthly and hourly paid payrolls
Managing starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime and absence data
Ensuring payroll compliance with current HMRC legislation
Reconciling payroll reports and supporting month-end activities
Resolving payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
Supporting payroll process improvements during a period of business change
Liaising with HR, Finance and operational teams to maintain payroll accuracy
What you'll need to succeed 

To be successful in this role, you will have,

Experience processing both salaried and hourly paid payrolls
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practice
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
The ability to work effectively in a changing environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and positive approach with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes
Proven end-to-end payroll experience 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a fresh challenge within a supportive business where they can truly make a difference.

What you need to do now 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV , or call us now.
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