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Payroll Specialist
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About The Company
Portfolio Payroll Limited is a reputable and well-established payroll service provider dedicated to delivering accurate and efficient payroll solutions to a diverse range of clients. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and customer satisfaction, the company has built a solid reputation within the industry. Portfolio Payroll prides itself on its commitment to excellence, leveraging advanced technology and highly skilled professionals to ensure seamless payroll processing. The organization values integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement, fostering a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their expertise.
About The Role
Portfolio Payroll is currently seeking a talented Payroll Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis with the potential for permanent employment. This role is based in Doncaster and offers a hybrid working pattern, combining office-based work with remote flexibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes for a prominent UK consumer brand, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll and pension services. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in payroll processing, system management, and stakeholder collaboration. The Payroll Specialist will act as a key point of contact within the organization, supporting payroll operations and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess at least three years of practical experience in UK and ROI payroll processing, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end payroll functions. Expertise in managing payroll using the iTrent platform is essential, with proven ability to process and deliver payroll accurately and efficiently. Professional qualifications such as a CIPP Payroll Technician certification or a Payroll Level 3 apprenticeship are highly desirable, reflecting a commitment to professional development. Strong communication and organizational skills are vital, enabling the candidate to build effective relationships across various business functions. Experience supporting change management, technology upgrades, and team training will be advantageous. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail are critical attributes for success in this role.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end payroll and pensions processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls, auto-enrolment, pension contributions, and colleague expenses.
- Manage daily payroll operations and data entry tasks using the iTrent platform, maintaining data integrity and compliance standards.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, statutory regulations, HMRC guidelines, and audit requirements, maintaining full compliance at all times.
- Identify opportunities for process standardization and automation, implementing improvements to reduce manual intervention and increase operational efficiency.
- Act as a primary contact for internal departments, external stakeholders, finance teams, and third-party providers, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Support the Payroll Team Leader by providing operational assistance, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met.
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Benefits
Joining Portfolio Payroll offers a competitive salary of 18 per hour plus holiday pay, equating to a full-time equivalent of approximately 36,000 annually. The role provides hybrid working arrangements, allowing flexibility between office-based work in Doncaster and remote working. Employees will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work with a prestigious household-name client. The company values work-life balance and promotes a culture of continuous learning and career growth. Additional benefits include exposure to innovative payroll systems, involvement in process improvement initiatives, and the opportunity to develop expertise within a dynamic organization committed to excellence.
Equal Opportunity
Portfolio Payroll Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and drives innovation, and we actively promote a culture of equality and inclusion at all levels of our organization.
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