Deichmann
Payroll Specialist
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Based in Market Harborough
Deichmann UK, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Payroll Specialist with a strong background in high-volume, end-to-end payroll processing.
The salary for this role is £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience.
This role is to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of end-to-end payroll for a high-volume workforce (1,000+ employees). The Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining payroll integrity, statutory compliance, and high-quality reporting while overseeing payroll controls, resolving complex queries, and supporting continuous improvement across payroll and HR systems.
This is a full-time office-based role, 5 days per week.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Hands-on experience managing payroll data for 1,000+ employees, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, statutory payments (SSP, SMP), holiday pay calculations, and payroll reconciliations.
- Confidence using Sage 50 Payroll and SAP HR systems, with advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data cleansing, and exception reporting).
- Experience producing payroll and labor cost reporting, managing payroll queries, and supporting payroll compliance and audit requirements.
- Experience with time & attendance systems, payroll reporting, and process automation (e.g., Power Automate) would be advantageous.
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Key activities:
- Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for 1,000+ employees accurately and on time
- Manage starters, leavers, contractual changes, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP)
- Calculate holiday pay and ensure payroll compliance with legislation and company policy
- Validate and reconcile payroll data, ensuring accuracy across all inputs and outputs
- Process BACS payments and maintain payroll controls and audit checks
- Download, validate, and reconcile time & attendance data against payroll outputs
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries
- Maintain employee data within SAP HR and administer Sage 50 Payroll system
- Produce payroll, labor cost, pension, NI, bonus, and commission reporting
- Support HR and Finance teams with ad hoc reporting and data analysis
- Ensure GDPR compliance, confidentiality, and adherence to payroll legislation
- Support process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives
- Possess UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.
Personal Characteristics:
- CIPP level 4 Payroll specialist certificate or equivalent payroll qualification or be able to demonstrate substantial experience of end-to-end payroll processing within a medium to large organization
- Confident using Sage 50 Payroll and SAP HR systems, with advanced Excel skills
- Experience managing payroll data for 1,000+ employees, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, statutory payments (SSP, SMP)
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Confident working independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain payroll information to non-finance stakeholders
- Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across HR, Finance, and operational teams
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Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable and expanding retail business with a strong footprint across both high street and online channels, and to build your career within Finance and Payroll.
If you feel you have the skills and experience required and would like to join the Deichmann team, we’d love to hear from you—apply today.
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