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🚨 We’re Hiring: Payroll Specialist | Manchester (Hybrid)
We’re growing our Finance team at Applica, and we’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join us in Manchester.
This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting payroll operations across multiple global entities, while working closely with both our HR and Finance teams in a fast-paced, people-driven environment.
đź’Ľ The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a smooth experience for employees across the UK, Norway, and USA. This role sits at the heart of our operations, supporting everything from payroll processing and reporting to compliance and employee queries.
🔑 What you’ll be doing
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- Managing end-to-end payroll across multiple global entities
- Processing statutory deductions (tax, NI, pensions)
- Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies
- Supporting audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds)
- Collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee data
- Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries
✅ What we’re looking for
- 3+ years’ payroll experience
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident working with data, reporting, and reconciliations
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience in a global payroll environment
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🌍 About Applica
Applica is a specialist recruitment company operating within the energy sector, resourcing projects for companies enabling the energy transition. Based in Manchester, our team partners with clients and contractors across the UK, North America, and Scandinavia. We are people-centric, diligent, and driven by a passion for excellence. By combining long-term relationship building with in-depth technical knowledge of the energy industry, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions that support the full lifecycle of our clients’ projects.
Please note: this role does not offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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