Marks Sattin are delighted to be partnering with an established organisation in Doncaster to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their payroll function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processes, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and contributing to ongoing systems and process improvements.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll and pensions services, whilst maintaining high standards of compliance and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

• Oversee pensions administration, auto-enrolment, expenses, overpayments and employment tax requirements.

• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, payroll legislation, internal controls and audit requirements.

• Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries, working closely with HR, Finance and external providers.

• Support the delivery of payroll services in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

• Support payroll system enhancements, testing and the implementation of new functionality.

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll and pensions processes.

• Strong knowledge of UK and Republic of Ireland payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

• A good understanding of payroll controls, compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Previous involvement in payroll system improvements, upgrades or process automation.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships across different departments.

• A CIPP qualification or Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established payroll team where you can take ownership of your responsibilities, develop your technical expertise and play an active role in improving payroll processes and systems.

If you're an experienced Payroll Specialist looking for your next opportunity in Doncaster, we'd love to hear from you.

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