Senior Payroll Specialist

Blackburn Source: WhatJobs
£42,000–£56,000

Overview

Portfolio Payroll is working with a leading business services organisation to bring in an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to support and strengthen their growing payroll function.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the monthly payroll cycle across a large, multi‑entity group
  • Acting as the key escalation point for complex queries
  • Ensuring full compliance across tax, pensions, benefits and employment legislation
  • Supporting ongoing transformation, automation and process improvement activity
  • Coaching and developing the wider payroll team
  • Working closely with People, Finance and external partners to resolve payroll matters efficiently

Qualifications

  • Proven background managing complex or high‑volume payrolls
  • Strong knowledge of pay, tax, pensions and statutory requirements
  • Confident using iTrent, Sage and advanced Excel
  • Leadership experience with the ability to support and develop others
  • Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • 25 days holidays plus banks and birthday off
  • Employee health plan & financial flexibility fund
  • Access to a rewards portal with exclusive benefits
  • Regular team events and a supportive, collaborative culture

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