Senior Payroll Officer

About the role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team in East Hertfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who excels under pressure, loves accuracy, and has proven expertise in manual payroll processing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end, high-volume payroll with a focus on accuracy and compliance

• Confidently handling complex manual calculations and payroll queries

• Maintaining meticulous payroll records and ensuring data integrity

• Liaising with pension providers and managing scheme administration

• Supporting HR administration to ensure smooth employee processes

Candidate requirements:

• Strong, proven experience in payroll, especially manual payroll calculations (essential)

• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance

• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and pivot tables

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities

• Effective communicator with a proactive problem-solving approach

• Familiarity with payroll systems and HR processes

Location: East Hertfordshire — fully office based, easily commutable from London and surrounding areas.

Interested candidates should apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.