Payroll Specialist – 12 month Fixed-Term

About the role

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our client’s finance team in Gatwick on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role is central to delivering accurate and timely payroll processing within a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Enter payroll data accurately into Workday and meet all payroll deadlines.
• Provide first‑line support on the Payroll Services Helpdesk via email, phone and ticketing system.
• Liaise with HR, Reward and Benefits teams to verify data integrity.
• Prepare, check and process manual payments and statutory payments such as Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Sick Pay.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and suggest process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC legislation and stay updated on regulatory changes.

Required profile

• Proven payroll experience in a similar‑sized organisation.
• Strong numeracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Relevant payroll qualification or studying towards one is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Workday payroll software.
• Microsoft Outlook.
• Microsoft Excel (lookups, formulas, pivot tables).
• Microsoft Word.