Payroll Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our established team in Crawley on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office and provides the chance to work closely with HR and Benefits teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Respond to payroll queries via email, phone and helpdesk tickets.
• Prepare manual payments and verify payroll data.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and Shared Parental Pay.
• Collaborate with HR and Benefits to ensure payroll information is correct.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC legislation.

Required profile

• Previous payroll experience within a medium or large organisation.
• Good understanding of HMRC legislation and payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Payroll qualification or studying towards one is desirable.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, formulas and pivot tables.
• Workday (experience preferred).

What we offer

• Hybrid working (3 days onsite).
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Salary up to £38,000 per year.