Payroll Advisor

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Job Title: Payroll Advisor

Location: Warwick / 3 days on site

Contract Type: 6 months contract with scope to extend

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Advisor to join a growing payroll team within a large UK-based organisation. This role will suit an experienced payroll professional with both in-house and/or bureau payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment delivering accurate and compliant payroll services.

You will play a key role in the end-to-end processing of multiple monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all payroll legislation, internal controls, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

Support the end-to-end processing of multiple monthly payrolls for approximately 2,000+ employees
Ensure payroll deadlines are met accurately and efficiently
Process statutory payments, deductions, and adjustments in line with current legislationSystems & Data Management

Manage and validate payroll data across payroll and HR systems
Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between payroll and HR platforms
Accurately input and maintain payroll-related employee data including absences, additional payments, and deductionsCompliance & Year-End Activities

Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC regulations and company policies
Support year-end payroll activities including:
P60s
P11Ds
RTI submissions
FPS/EPS reporting
Internal and external auditsPensions & Benefits

Process pension and benefits updates within payroll systems
Reconcile pension and benefit deductions
Prepare third-party payment schedules and reportingReporting & Reconciliations

Produce payroll reports and reconciliations for internal stakeholders
Assist with payroll analysis and audit requests as requiredQuery Resolution

Investigate and resolve payroll queries from employees and stakeholders
Deliver a high standard of customer service while working within agreed SLAsContinuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies
Contribute to process enhancements and team best practicesCollaboration & Communication

Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and wider business teams
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear and accurate informationAbout You

You are passionate about payroll and take pride in delivering accurate work with exceptional attention to detail. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining high service standards.

You will have strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and experience handling complex payroll processes within a busy payroll environment.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Experience processing end-to-end payroll
Strong understanding ofHMRC payroll legislation including:
RTI
FPS & EPS
PAYE
Tax & National Insurance
Statutory payments and taxable benefits
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

CIPP qualification (or working towards)
Experience using ADP GlobalView
Experience using SAP SuccessFactors
Previous bureau payroll experience
Experience working within large or complex payroll environments

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