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Payroll Specialist

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Job Description - Payroll Specialist

Meraki Talent are engaged to support the appointment of a Payroll Specialist for a leading financial services institution on a 12-month full-time contract based in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing payroll function within a well-respected organisation and further develop yourself in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the delivery of accurate and timely payroll processing (gross to net) for salaried, hourly, and commissioned employees
  • Administer employee payroll records, ensuring compliance and data accuracy
  • Provide expert advice on payroll matters including PAYE, NI, bonuses, commissions, and statutory deductions
  • Oversee the submission of statutory filings and reports (e.g. RTI, P60s, P11Ds), maintaining compliance with HMRC and other relevant authorities
  • Manage escalations from the tier 2 payroll team, ensuring resolution and support throughout
  • Support change initiatives, including business and legislative projects, by providing technical payroll expertise
  • Ensure controls are embedded to mitigate risk and deliver compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve payroll-related issues
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, practices, and industry changes
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation efforts within the payroll function
Candidate Profile
  • Extensive payroll experience within a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment
  • Proven expertise in statutory compliance, reporting, and tax legislation
  • Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC submissions
  • Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and procedural change
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • The ability to make sound decisions balancing policy, legislation, and team deliverables
  • Experience handling sensitive or escalated payroll queries with discretion and professionalism
  • Ideally, experience working in financial services or a similarly regulated environment

For more information or a confidential conversation, reach out to. Nick Nikitin at

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