Payroll Specialist- Lisburn Road- Hybrid
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Lisburn Road, Belfast
- Salary: £30,000 per annum
- Working Pattern: Hybrid
Reed Recruitment is delighted to be working with a Charitable Organisation with Offices based on the Lisburn Road. Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Day-to-day of the role
- Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Verify timekeeping and payroll input data, investigating and resolving discrepancies where needed.
- Calculate pay, including overtime, shift payments, allowances, bonuses, sick pay, and maternity or paternity pay.
- Process payroll deductions such as tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, attachment orders, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
- Administer pension enrolments, opt-outs, contribution changes, and reconciliations with pension providers.
- Issue third-party payments and ensure all payroll records are updated correctly.
- Prepare payroll reports, statements, and supporting information for management, finance, and auditors.
- Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional, confidential, and timely manner.
- Support payroll audits and ensure payroll activity remains compliant with HMRC, pension, employment law, and GDPR requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Payroll qualification, or at least 2 years' experience processing end-to-end payroll.
- Experience working in a payroll environment with responsibility for accurate payroll administration.
- Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pensions, and payroll compliance.
- Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel to manage and review payroll data.
- Ability to reconcile payroll information and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills when dealing with payroll queries.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- A proactive approach and willingness to support wider duties as required within the finance or payroll function.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work in a specialist Payroll Specialist position within a head office environment.
- Broad exposure to payroll, pensions, compliance, reporting, and audit support.
- Structured performance management and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.
- Hybrid working and flexible working opportunities
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