We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a busy team in Hertfordshire on a fully office-based basis. This is an urgent, high-volume role running until the end of May, ideal for a payroll professional with strong manual payroll experience and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end payroll processing, with focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
• Perform complex manual payroll calculations for all payroll elements
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring data integrity
• HR administration, including starters, leavers, absences, and job changes
• Support Time and Attendance processes for payroll accuracy
• Administer employee pension schemes and liaise with providers
• Respond to and resolve payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve payroll processes

Requirements:

• Proven experience in high-volume, manual payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
• Proficiency in Staffology and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience with pension administration is preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Strong communication skills and confident in resolving payroll queries

Why Join:

This is a hands-on role where your payroll expertise will make a real impact on the business and its employees. You’ll work in a supportive, professional environment with opportunities to contribute to improving payroll processes.

Apply Today:

If you are an experienced payroll professional available immediately and able to work fully on-site near Waltham Cross, please apply now.