Payroll Specialist (BAU Interim)

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Leeds
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    Up to £38,000 hourly equivalent

ASAP START - Payroll Specialist – Leeds – Hybrid Working – Interim Vacancy - Complex End-to-end

Your new company

Hays Payroll is pleased to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation who are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join its finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and customer-focused team, supporting a diverse payroll operation while contributing to ongoing process improvements and business projects. Operating within a professional and values-driven environment, the organisation is committed to delivering an exceptional service.

Your new role


As Payroll Specialist, you will support the end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls across weekly, monthly and quarterly pay frequencies, ensuring all payments are accurate, compliant and delivered on time during a period of change and growth within the business.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Processing payroll payments, statutory deductions and third-party payments.
  • Supporting PAYE compliance activities, including RTI submissions and year-end processes.
  • Responding to payroll and pension payroll enquiries, providing a high level of customer service.
  • Working closely with HR, Finance and wider business teams to ensure payroll accuracy.
  • Assisting with payroll projects, system upgrades, process improvements and new payroll implementations.
  • Supporting payroll controls, reconciliations and compliance activities.
  • Investigating and resolving payroll queries and escalating technical issues when required.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and service delivery.

What you'll need to succeed


  • Strong end-to-end payroll experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of current UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
  • Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience handling complex payroll queries and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.

What you'll get in return


  • The opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative payroll team.
  • Immediate employment
  • Exposure to complex payroll operations and specialist payroll projects.
  • Ongoing professional development and opportunities to broaden your payroll expertise.
  • A varied role offering a mix of payroll processing, customer service and project work.
  • The chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a respected organisation.
  • A positive and values-led working environment focused on teamwork, innovation and customer service.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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