UK Payroll Advisor (12-Month Contract)
📍 Location: Birmingham | Hybrid working
🕒 Full-time | Fixed Term (12 months)
A growing and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Advisor to join its HR and People team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional to play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality payroll services across multiple regions.
🔍 Role Overview
The Payroll Advisor will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for the UK and Ireland. The role also involves working closely with third-party payroll providers, managing employee data, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies.
💼 Key Responsibilities
- Process accurate and timely payroll for UK and Ireland employees
- Maintain strong relationships with external payroll providers
- Ensure all payroll data is up to date (e.g. new starters, leavers, bank details, contractual changes)
- Respond to employee payroll and benefits queries via a shared inbox
- Support with year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and EYUs
- Assist with payroll audits and internal reporting requirements
- Collaborate with HR, tax, and benefits teams on payroll-related matters
- Process reimbursements, invoices, and support maternity, paternity, and other statutory leaves
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems
🧠 Person Specification
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Confident communicator, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven experience in payroll processing (UK)
- Understanding of payroll legislation and tax regulations desirable
- Customer service experience
- Familiarity with HR systems and management information reporting
Disposition:
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Flexible and solutions-focused
- Positive and collaborative approach
- Commitment to delivering excellent service
