Senior Payroll Specialist (Part‑Time, 3 days/week)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a growing retail, e‑commerce and logistics group on a part‑time basis. Working three days a week, you will own the end‑to‑end payroll process across multiple legal entities and act as the payroll expert for the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage weekly and monthly payrolls for several group entities.
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, statutory payments and final salary calculations.
• Ensure accurate RTI submissions (FPS/EPS) and compliance with HMRC.
• Administer workplace pensions, including auto‑enrolment and salary sacrifice.
• Handle year‑end activities such as P60s, tax code changes and HMRC correspondence.
• Support the implementation of a new payroll and HR system, including data validation and testing.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls and audit trails.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to ensure accurate, compliant payroll data.

Required profile

• Significant experience managing end‑to‑end UK payroll.
• Experience across multiple payrolls or legal entities.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI and payroll legislation.
• Experience administering workplace pension schemes and salary‑sacrifice arrangements.
• Ability to work independently and spot compliance issues early.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Required skills

• Sage 50 Payroll
• Paycircle

What we offer

• Real responsibility and autonomy in a senior, hands‑on role.
• Opportunity to influence payroll processes and system implementation.
• Flexible part‑time schedule (22.5 hours per week).