Job Description
Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator
Hybrid - 3 days office-based (Derby)
Full-time | 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + excellent benefits
An established and growing organisation is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator to join a small, collaborative payroll team. This role supports a high-volume, multi-entity payroll environment and offers the opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive and people-focused culture.
You'll work closely with the Payroll Manager and wider People team, taking responsibility for accurate and compliant payroll processing while contributing to continuous improvement and future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Process monthly payrolls in line with UK statutory requirements
Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, salary changes, and benefits
Ensure compliance with HMRC, pensions, and employment legislation
Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies
Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and empathetically
Produce payroll reports for internal stakeholders and audits
Support process improvements and payroll-related projects
Stay up to date with payroll legislation and best practice
About You
Proven experience in payroll administration or payroll specialist roles
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory obligations
Confident using payroll systems (experience with IRIS / IRIS Cascade desirable)
Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail
Organised, dependable, and able to manage multiple payrolls
Approachable, professional, and discreet with confidential information
Looking for stability with scope to grow and develop over time
What's on Offer
Hybrid working (3 days office-based)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
Enhanced pension scheme and benefits package
Private medical cover and wellbeing benefits
Learning and development support, including qualification funding
Friendly, inclusive culture with long-term career opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable payroll professional who enjoys accuracy, responsibility, and being part of a close-knit team in a growing organisation.
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