Portfolio Payroll are supporting a well-established organisation who are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Support Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a busy, collaborative Payroll Team who provide essential support to colleagues across the Society.
About the Role
As a Payroll Specialist, you will manage the full end-to-end payroll process across multiple systems, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time. You’ll act as a trusted point of contact for payroll and pension queries, support audits, maintain GDPR compliance, and contribute to ongoing system improvements.
Key Responsibilities
*Respond to payroll and pension queries, providing clear and accurate guidance
*Manage end-to-end payroll across multiple payrolls, ensuring timely and compliant processing
*Perform payroll checks, reconciliations, and resolve errors, warnings, and tax code updates
*Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, deductions, statutory payments and third-party schedules
*Administer auto-enrolment processes including assessments, opt-ins/outs and payment reconciliations
*Maintain accurate payroll records and support internal/external audits
*Ensure GDPR and data protection compliance across all payroll activity
*Validate reports and calculations to ensure accurate payslips and legislative compliance
*Support system testing, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives


About You
We’re looking for an honest, reliable and motivated individual with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring at least 2 years’ payroll experience.
You will also demonstrate:
*Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and payroll regulations
*Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
*Experience using iTrent (desirable but not essential)
*High accuracy in data entry and strong numeracy skills
*Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
*Understanding of GDPR, data protection and payroll compliance


Benefits
As part of a successful co-operative business, you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:
*Competitive salary up to £40K
*30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - pro rata
*Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions
*Generous colleague discount across the family of businesses
*Annual discretionary bonus
*Free tea and coffee during rest breaks
*Career development opportunities with an Investors in People - Platinum employer


This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, community-focused organisation where your skills will make a real impact.




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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.