Payroll Specialist (Maternity Cover)
JOB_53990304804916Job type
PermanentLocation
WarringtonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
EngineeringPay
£30K+
Payroll Advisor (12-Month Maternity Cover) | £30K | Hybrid
Payroll Administrator – 12 Month FTC
Warrington | £30,000+ (flexible for the right candidate)
We’re working with a leading engineering and maintenance business looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a 12-month maternity cover basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation supporting major UK industries, offering a fast-paced and varied payroll environment.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of payroll processes across multiple contracts, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with strict deadlines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing end-to-end payroll across multiple contracts
- Managing new starters, leavers, and associated payments
- Calculating statutory and occupational leave payments
- Processing pay in line with varying pay agreements
- Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
- Producing and analysing payroll reports for internal stakeholders
- Supporting annual pay reviews and backpay calculations
- Maintaining accurate records and audit trails
- Keeping up to date with payroll, pension, and HMRC legislation
- Ensuring compliance with internal payroll policies and procedures
- Auditing peer work to maintain high accuracy levels
- Supporting payroll sign-off with the Payroll Supervisor
✅ About You
- Proven payroll experience in a multi-site / multi-contract environment
- Strong understanding of payroll and pension legislation
- Confident using Excel (intermediate level) and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary with flexibility for the right person
- Exposure to complex, high-volume payroll operations
- Hybrid working available after probation (2 days from home, 3 days in the office)
- Opportunity to join a well-respected organisation with long-term career potential
Interested? Get in touch to find out more or apply today.
Payroll Specialist (Maternity Cover)JOB_539903048049162026-06-122026-09-10
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