Part‑Time Payroll Executive (Multi‑site)

About the role

This part‑time position offers a payroll professional the chance to own the end‑to‑end monthly payroll cycle for a multi‑site organisation while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. You will work closely with an outsourced payroll bureau and act as the internal HRIS champion, helping teams maximise system efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Collate and submit monthly payroll data to the payroll bureau, reviewing and approving output within agreed timelines.
• Oversee starters, leavers, salary changes and all statutory payments.
• Manage pension auto‑enrolment and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Resolve payroll queries promptly and with care.
• Provide monthly payroll journals and reconcile net pay, PAYE and pension contributions.
• Prepare and submit P11Ds, with a view to transitioning to payrolling Benefits in Kind.
• Identify process improvements to reduce manual intervention and streamline sign‑off.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience in a multi‑site environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments, HMRC reporting).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with the Fourth payroll system (preferred).