Payroll Advisor - 6 month FTC

Payroll Advisor - FTC
Location: Warrington
Salary: Up to £32,500 per year depending on experience

We are seeking a highly detail‑oriented Payroll Advisor to join our valued client on a FTC. This role will play a key part in supporting both business‑as‑usual payroll activity and a major payroll system implementation project. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and have a strong background in payroll transformation or systems change, this one is for you!

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation of a new payroll system, including parallel pay runs, data analysis, identifying discrepancies, improving processes, and contributing to training documentation.
Process accurate end‑to‑end payroll across multiple contracts, ensuring compliance with National / Pay Agreements, rate changes, and back‑pay requirements.
Manage all payroll actions related to starters, leavers, adjustments, and perform peer audits to maintain accuracy and quality.
Produce and review payroll reports, resolve payroll queries promptly, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and deadline adherence.
Support year‑end activities (Tax Year End, Benefits in Kind, P11Ds), maintain precise records, follow established payroll procedures, and keep up to date with payroll and pension legislation.
Experience Required

Extensive payroll experience in a fast‑paced environment.
Previous experience supporting a payroll system implementation or major payroll project is essential.
Strong analytical skills with confidence reviewing, interpreting, and comparing payroll data.
Solid knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, and HMRC requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills.
Qualifications

A recognised CIPP qualification is desirable but not essential
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed