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Payroll Specialist
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About The Company
Syntech Recruitment Ltd is a reputable recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various industries. With a strong commitment to excellence and integrity, Syntech Recruitment has built a solid reputation for delivering tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of both clients and candidates. The company prides itself on fostering long-term relationships, understanding client requirements in depth, and providing candidates with opportunities to advance their careers in dynamic environments. Syntech Recruitment Ltd emphasizes professionalism, transparency, and a client-centric approach, ensuring a seamless recruitment experience for all parties involved.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis. This role involves taking full ownership of an established payroll function for approximately 150 employees, as the payroll responsibilities transition from HR back into the Finance department. The successful candidate will operate independently, managing the entire monthly payroll cycle with precision and compliance. Working closely with both Finance and HR teams, the Payroll Specialist will ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with legislative requirements. This position offers genuine autonomy, allowing the individual to shape and improve payroll processes within a growing SME environment where no two months are alike. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed reconciliations, payroll accounting, and working in a varied setting that values accuracy and proactive problem-solving.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing, demonstrating a thorough understanding of payroll systems and accounting principles. A strong background in preparing payroll journals, reconciliations, and managing payroll-related benefits such as pensions and healthcare is essential. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with payroll software—experience with ADP is advantageous but not mandatory—are also required. The candidate should demonstrate excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Prior experience working within a multi-disciplinary environment, liaising with HR, Finance, and line managers, will be highly beneficial. A solid understanding of legislative compliance related to payroll and employee benefits is necessary to ensure the accuracy and legality of all payroll activities.
Responsibilities
- Processing the complete monthly payroll cycle for approximately 150 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Managing employee lifecycle events such as starters, leavers, salary modifications, overtime, and statutory payments.
- Preparing and balancing payroll journals to support financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
- Completing salary and gross-to-net reconciliations to verify payroll accuracy.
- Administering employee benefits including pensions, healthcare, and other related programs.
- Managing payroll-related time and attendance data, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Supporting payroll integration efforts for newly acquired businesses to ensure seamless transition and data consistency.
- Liaising with HR, Finance, and line managers to resolve payroll queries and communicate updates effectively.
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring adherence to legislative and company policies.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary of 40,000 to 44,000 FTE, pro-rated for part-time hours, with additional monthly bonus opportunities.
- Flexible working pattern of 24 hours per week, with on-site work arrangements.
- Generous holiday allowance of 24 days pro-rata, plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme to support your long-term financial planning.
- Private medical insurance available after successful probation period.
- Healthcare cash plan to assist with medical expenses.
- Life assurance providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that values autonomy and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity
Syntech Recruitment Ltd is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively and fosters a positive, innovative, and respectful working environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process.
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