Payroll Specialist

Company : Trace - Expert Accountancy Recruitment

Job Description - Payroll Specialist

Paying between £35,000 - £40,000
Must have 3+ years in Payroll
Must be immediately available / short notice period

Payroll Specialist — Technology Services Company - Paying £35,000 - £40,000 - Hybrid (6 Month - 12 Month FTC)

A fast-growing technology services firm is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join their finance team.

This key role supports all payroll-related functions and ensures accurate, timely processing while maintaining compliance with legal and internal policies.

The successful candidate will work closely with HR and finance stakeholders, providing top-tier service for employees and leadership.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroller to implement new processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle payroll operations—including gross-to-net calculations—for salaried and hourly employees in different jurisdictions.
Verify timesheets, deductions (tax withholdings, benefits, garnishments), and correct data integration from HR systems. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Prepare and submit accurate payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual reports, as well as any other mandatory declarations.
Administer new hire and termination payroll, ensuring hires, terminations, and pay adjustments are handled accurately and timely.
Act as a reliable point of contact for employees regarding payroll questions and issues—ranging from payslip clarifications to tax documentation.
Work in partnership with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT teams to maintain seamless data flow and timely payroll processing.
Ensure payroll records are maintained in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards. Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Oversee or support timekeeping solutions and track employee leave balances, overtime, and other exceptions to ensure accurate payroll calculation.
Identify and implement system enhancements, automation opportunities, and best practices within payroll operations.
Support system upgrades, payroll system testing, and new module integrations.
Produce payroll reports—such as payroll cost summaries, statutory filings, and relevant metrics—for Finance leadership and audit reviews.

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum 2-3 years of payroll administration experience in a mid-to-large technology or professional services environment.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on payroll expertise.
Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, UK-specific systems like Sage Payroll, etc.), including integrations with HR systems.
Familiarity with payroll legislation—particularly UK-specific payroll compliance (RTI, PAYE, National Insurance) and any relevant international compliance.
Strong numeric accuracy and excellent documentation practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication—adept at resolving employee queries and liaising across departments.
Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies with precision and efficiency.
Proven ability to handle daily, weekly, and monthly payroll cycles, manage deadlines, and uphold accuracy under pressure.
Commitment to protecting sensitive employee and company data.
Collaborative approach with stakeholders in HR, Finance, and IT.
Openness to evolving systems, processes, and organizational growth dynamics.

If this sounds like you, please do get in touch here or via my email .

Trace is an innovative recruitment consultancy. Our person organisation fit profiling tool the Predictive Fit Profiler is helping us fit our candidates with our clients from a personality behaviours motivations and cultural compatibility perspective. IND1

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