Payroll Executive

Your new company An established and growing professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Executive to join its busy payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys managing client relationships, delivering a high-quality service, and taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processes.Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring all payrolls are processed accurately, compliantly, and on time. Your new role As a Payroll Executive, you will take responsibility for the full payroll life cycle across a varied client portfolio. You will work closely with clients and colleagues to provide an efficient, accurate, and professional payroll service.Key responsibilities include: • Managing a portfolio of payroll clients • Processing end-to-end payrolls on a weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, and monthly basis • Maintaining payroll records and systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance • Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other family-related leave payments • Administering workplace pension schemes and auto-enrolment requirements • Processing starters, leavers, deductions, benefits, and payroll amendments • Responding to client payroll queries and providing expert guidance • Ensuring compliance with PAYE legislation and payroll regulations • Preparing and submitting payroll-related reports and documentation What you'll need to succeed A minimum of two years' experience managing end-to-end payroll processing • Strong knowledge of PAYE legislation and payroll compliance requirements • Experience working within a payroll bureau, accountancy practice, or multi-client environment (preferred) • Good understanding of workplace pensions and auto-enrolment administration • Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail • Experience using payroll software systems • Strong organisational and time-management skills • Excellent communication and client relationship skills • A proactive and collaborative approach to work What you'll get in return A competitive salary and benefits package, including: • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays • Birthday day off • Flexible working options • Enhanced family leave policies • Pension scheme • Life assurance • Employee assistance programme • Wellbeing support and employee benefits platform • Cycle to work scheme • Paid sick leave • Professional development and training opportunities • Study support where applicable • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk