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People & Payroll Specialist
About Us
We’re Reach – a leading media organisation delivering engaging news, stories, and content to millions of people daily. Our family of over 120 brands, from household names like the Mirror, Express, and Daily Record to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and Manchester Evening News, connects audiences across the UK, Ireland, and the US. We reach 70% of the UK’s online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers worldwide.
The Role: People & Payroll Coordinator (12-Month Fixed Term Contract, Remote - UK)
Suppose the responsible securing of critical payroll, balancing tactical execution and strategic oversight for approximately 3,000 employees. You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and internal/external stakeholders to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services across the entire employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
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Payroll Processing
- Calculate and reconcile adjustments such as back pay, termination calculations, and statutory leave (regular, sickness, maternity/paternity).
- Validate calculations and resolve discrepancies to finalise payroll.
- Cross-check employment life cycle data to ensure ongoing compliance.
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Data & System Administration
- Maintain and update payroll records within Zellis.
- Process statutory reports and documentation (e.g., P45s, court orders).
- Manage holiday arrangements on exit for departing employees to ensure equitable payroll reporting.
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Compliance & Overpayments
- Administer formal payroll overpayment procedures.
- Handle expenses, advances and discretionary payments where appropriate, ensuring adherence to internal controls and audit standards.
- Resolve irregularities or exemptions per HR legal and company policy.
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Stakeholder Support
- Act as the indispensable point of contact for resolving complex payroll enquiries for employees and managers.
- Provide operational payroll cover for non-core systems like Pensions and Expenses during high-volume periods.
Key Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven expertise in payroll administration, with deep knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, National Insurance, statutory benefits).
- High analytical ability with meticulous attention to detail for handling complex calculations and data validation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to clarify intricate financial matters clearly.
- Experience managing sensitive, confidential data ethically.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Zellis or similar payroll software in a shared HR services environment.
Why Join Reach?
We prioritise your well-being and growth as part of our modern, supportive culture:
- Holistic benefits: ✔ 25 days holiday (+a ceremonial day every 3, 5, or 10 years). ✔ Up to 7 days annual volunteering leave to support causes close to your heart. ✔ Big moment day paid leave for life milestones (e.g., weddings, moving house, new additions—not just humans).
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Financial perks: ✔ 6% pension contribution match (up to your 6% salary sacrifice for extra retirement support). ✔ Healthcare cash plan, including discounted medical expenses, plus fast access to doctors.
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Work-life balance tools: ✔ famililian leave policies: Supports growing families and carers—not just employees. ✔ Flexibility and transparency with progressive inclusion policies.
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Friendly pros: ✔ 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family. ✔ Access to Financial Wellbeing (Stream app) for pay, rewards, and benefits management. ✔ Car lease scheme: hybrid/electric vehicles available via salary sacrifice. ✔ Exclusive discounts on daily-life purchases through Yimbly.
We Value You
At Reach, we embrace stories of every background and perspectives. This position is a home for those who bring passion, ambition, and new ways of thinking to our team.
If you share our values, apply even if all boxes aren’t ticked perfectly. We are equal opportunities and pledge to create an environment where diversity thrives.
Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 Months Location: Remote, UK Department: Payroll & Admin Salary: GBP
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