Part Time Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)
Warrington (Hybrid) | £40,000 FTE (£20,000 for 20 hours) | Flexible Working

Looking for a fresh start in a role that balances flexibility, impact, and international reach? A dynamic and growing organisation in Warrington is looking for a Part-Time Payroll Specialist to take ownership of their UK payroll operations.

The Role
As Payroll Specialist, you'll be the go-to expert ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across the UK team. This standalone role requires someone confident, proactive, and detail-oriented who can manage their workload independently and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end responsibility for UK payroll, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Provide payroll insights to support HR on tax and social security implications of employee benefits
• Maintain and optimise payroll systems and processes
• Act as primary contact for payroll queries from employees and external stakeholders (HMRC, software providers, auditors)
• Oversee absence tracking and expense declaration platforms
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and internal SOX controls
• Stay updated on payroll regulations and integrate relevant changes into practice
• Support payroll-related projects and initiatives

About You:

• Solid experience with UK payroll, ideally in a standalone or international context
• CIPP or similar payroll qualification (desirable)
• Confident in handling deadlines and maintaining accurate records
• Strong administrative and Excel skills
• Clear communicator and problem solver
• Passion for continuous improvement - and a sense of humour goes a long way!

Why Apply?

• A flexible, part-time role within a collaborative and forward-thinking business
• Opportunity to work in an international environment with real impact
• Strong emphasis on personal development and training
• Hybrid model offering a great work-life balance

Salary & Benefits
£40,000 FTE (£20,000 actual for 20 hours per week) + hybrid working + professional development opportunities

What's Next?
If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for part-time flexibility with the backing of a global business, we'd love to hear from you.

Not quite right?
If you're looking for something similar but this one doesn't quite tick all the boxes, get in touch anyway - there may be other opportunities worth exploring.