Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Dungannon (BT71)

On behalf of our client, McKinty Associates are seeking to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist. Working as part of our client's established accounts team the post holder will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes across all sites, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Multi-Jurisdiction Payroll: Processing end-to-end weekly and monthly payrolls across the UK and USA.
• Manage end-to-end payroll administration: Including new starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, statutory payments, and deductions. Complete payroll reconciliations and ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.
• Pension & Schemes: Administering workplace pensions, including employee enrolment, contributions, opt-ins, opt-outs, and compliance with UK auto-enrolment legislation.
• Compliance Management: Ensuring adherence to HMRC legislation alongside specific US payroll regulations. Monitor changes in payroll legislation, taxation, pensions, and employment regulations across both the UK and USA and implement necessary updates.
• Reporting & Auditing: Preparing internal financial payroll reports, completing year-end activities including distribution of P60s, and supporting internal and external payroll audits.
• Main point of contact: Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, payroll software providers, tax authorities, and external advisors as required.
• Any other duties as required by the Group Financial Controller to suit business needs.

Eligibility criteria:

• Proven background in end-to-end payroll processing with full standalone responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pensions.
• Knowledge of year-end payroll processes, including P60 and P11D administration.
• Highly proficient with Sage Payroll software.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Previous experience dealing directly with US-based payroll cycles (Desirable).
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines and workload.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills.

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date - this is a guideline only.

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