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The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across the UK, Spain, and Italy, in compliance with local legislation and company policies. They play a critical role in maintaining data integrity, resolving payroll discrepancies, and supporting audits, thereby contributing to employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
This is a 13 - 14 month contract role.
This position reports to the Senior Payroll Manager and is part of the Payroll Department located in Portsmouth and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
+ Process monthly payrolls for UK, Spain, and Italy, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements.
+ Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external providers to validate payroll inputs and resolve queries.
+ Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring data consistency across systems.
+ Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing necessary documentation.
+ Monitor changes in local payroll legislation and ensure processes remain compliant.
+ Assist with payroll reporting and analytics to support business decisions.
Who you are:
+ You are a detail-oriented and proactive payroll professional with a strong understanding of international payroll operations. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering accurate and compliant payroll services.
+ Proven experience in processing payroll for multiple countries, ideally including UK, Spain, and Italy.
+ Strong knowledge of local payroll legislation, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.
+ Proficient in using payroll systems and Excel; experience with Workday or ADP is a plus.
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and time
+ Must be objective and measurable, eg. education, years of experience per GCRF job leveling guidelines (do not cap years of experience), specific systems proficiency or industry experience. Do not include soft skills.
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**Payroll Specialist**
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? This role requires a proactive individual who will primarily be responsible for delivering an effective and accurate payroll service to all employees on Citi's UK Payroll.
By Joining Citi **Belfast** , you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
**Team/Role Overview**
This role will involve dealing with complex employee queries including PAYE tax issues, whilst delivering a high level of customer service at all times.
Please note, this position is a **Fixed Term Contract.**
**What you'll do**
+ Resolve employee queries using Servicenow.
+ Follow all standard processes and guidance.
+ Maintain employee records on Workday.
+ Calculate and record payroll deductions or earnings as necessary.
+ Review and audit payroll records including sickness payments and retrospective pay.
+ Reconcile earnings and deduction totals.
+ Create and maintain maternity schedules.
+ Participate in projects and initiatives as they arise.
**What we'll need from you**
+ Previous relevant Payroll experience (necessary)
+ Experience of using Workday Payroll (desirable).
+ Experience of working for a global company (desirable)
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Analytical and high attention to detail, excellent troubleshooting skills, and creative problem solving skills
+ Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed and think and act independently while also being team oriented
+ Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent professional experience.
**What we can offer you**
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi **Belfast** , you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
+ Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
+ A discretional annual performance related bonus
+ Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Pension Plan
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
+ Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
**Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.**
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Job Description

Payroll Specialist – £32,000 | Bristol or Exeter | Hybrid Working

The Details

• Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
• Location: Bristol or Exeter (3 days in office per week)
• Hours: 9am – 5pm

Looking to join a people-first organisation where collaboration, growth, and fresh thinking are at the heart of everything?

We’re searching for a Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll operations and ensure an exceptional experience for our colleagues across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional, forward-thinking environment where your accuracy, organisation, and people skills will truly shine.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for both employee and partner payrolls.
• Ensure all payments (PAYE, pensions, etc.) are accurate and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with UK regulations and company policies.
• Work closely with HR to resolve queries, streamline processes, and support payroll-related projects.
• Post payroll journals and prepare associated reports.
• Handle P11D and PSA calculations and submissions.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external providers to deliver a seamless payroll service.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a similar payroll role, ideally processing 500+ employees.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to analyse data and spot discrepancies.
• Confident using payroll systems and Excel.
• Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Professional discretion when handling confidential information.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to improve and streamline processes.

Email me at if you have any questions.

JGA are dedicated to delivering the best possible candidate experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not always able to respond to every individual applicant. If your application is shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch. Thank you for your understanding.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

**Introduction**
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio
**Your role and responsibilities**
The Payroll Specialist will provide a first point of contact for specified BPO team customers by:
- To be a client facing representative of the BPO team, providing exceptional customer service at all times
- Providing a positive, personal, responsive, and efficient service to all our customers.
- Providing the fastest route to customer resolution.
- Setting clear expectations and following up on what we say.
- Recognise and respect differing levels of technical knowledge and adjust our communication style accordingly.
- To maintain customer satisfaction (which will be monitored through customer satisfaction surveys)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Input and process HR and Payroll data in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continual SLA adherence
- Resolve and provide advice and guidance on Payroll queries from employees, HMRC and other 3rd parties
- Deal with all Customer Telephone enquiries in line with SLA
- Ensure confidentiality of Customer data is maintained at-all-times
- Provide scheduled Payroll reports
- Support the BPO Manager in providing regular service delivery reports
- Customer advisor on Payroll legislation
- To work in line with all Payroll processes as per documented manuals
- Document changes to Customer process and procedures
- Work with cross-departmental Teams, both internally and with the Customer, to deliver exceptional service.
- UAT of any system changes
- To work in line with the Symatrix ISMS
- To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the smooth running of the Company
- To support new Customers when required, the on-boarding of new Customers and UAT of new Customer solutions.
- To highlight continuous improvements to the HR and Payroll processes to drive continual service improvement
**Required technical and professional expertise**
Essential:
- Experience of Oracle HR and Payroll (E-Business or Cloud)
- UK based (need to be commutable to MANCHESTER City-Centre Office for the Office Days)
- A positive "can do" approach
- Proven experience of UK Payroll administration
- Commitment to delivering the highest standards of Customer care.
- Ability to work in a fast moving, dynamic environment
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Customer peers
- Excellent personal communication skills
- Good Telephone manner
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong Team player
- Good problem-solving skills
- Detailed knowledge of UK Payroll legislation
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Information Security regulations.
Desirable:
- Experience of Oracle HRMS implementation/ project experience
- Experience of Oracle HR
- Experience of systems support
- Experience of a help or service desk
- Experience of working for an outsource provider.
- Experience of large Payrolls
- Experience of reporting tools
- Detailed knowledge of UK HR legislation
- Knowledge of International Payroll legislation
- Experience of working in a team when a new HR & Payroll solution has been implemented.
- Experience of working in a fully managed Payroll environment
- CIPP or CIPD qualified.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio
**Your role and responsibilities**
The Payroll Specialist will provide a first point of contact for specified BPO team customers by:
- To be a client facing representative of the BPO team, providing exceptional customer service at all times
- Providing a positive, personal, responsive, and efficient service to all our customers.
- Providing the fastest route to customer resolution.
- Setting clear expectations and following up on what we say.
- Recognise and respect differing levels of technical knowledge and adjust our communication style accordingly.
- To maintain customer satisfaction (which will be monitored through customer satisfaction surveys)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Input and process HR and Payroll data in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continual SLA adherence
- Resolve and provide advice and guidance on Payroll queries from employees, HMRC and other 3rd parties
- Deal with all Customer Telephone enquiries in line with SLA
- Ensure confidentiality of Customer data is maintained at-all-times
- Provide scheduled Payroll reports
- Support the BPO Manager in providing regular service delivery reports
- Customer advisor on Payroll legislation
- To work in line with all Payroll processes as per documented manuals
- Document changes to Customer process and procedures
- Work with cross-departmental Teams, both internally and with the Customer, to deliver exceptional service.
- UAT of any system changes
- To work in line with the Symatrix ISMS
- To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the smooth running of the Company
- To support new Customers when required, the on-boarding of new Customers and UAT of new Customer solutions.
- To highlight continuous improvements to the HR and Payroll processes to drive continual service improvement
**Required technical and professional expertise**
Essential:
- Experience of Oracle HR and Payroll (E-Business or Cloud)
- UK based (need to be commutable to MANCHESTER City-Centre Office for the Office Days)
- A positive "can do" approach
- Proven experience of UK Payroll administration
- Commitment to delivering the highest standards of Customer care.
- Ability to work in a fast moving, dynamic environment
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Customer peers
- Excellent personal communication skills
- Good Telephone manner
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong Team player
- Good problem-solving skills
- Detailed knowledge of UK Payroll legislation
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Information Security regulations.
Desirable:
- Experience of Oracle HRMS implementation/ project experience
- Experience of Oracle HR
- Experience of systems support
- Experience of a help or service desk
- Experience of working for an outsource provider.
- Experience of large Payrolls
- Experience of reporting tools
- Detailed knowledge of UK HR legislation
- Knowledge of International Payroll legislation
- Experience of working in a team when a new HR & Payroll solution has been implemented.
- Experience of working in a fully managed Payroll environment
- CIPP or CIPD qualified.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Highly regarded US law firm is recruiting a detailed-orientated and proactive Benefits & Payroll Specialist to strategically manage and administer payroll and employee benefits for their London office.

• Salary to £65,000
• 09:30-17:30 working hours and hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Market leading benefits on offer, including a £100 monthly employee contribution that can be used for lunch or other expenses, free lunch every Wednesday, discretionary bonuses, and more!
• City / Liverpool Street location

This role would be perfect for someone who has strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering excellent employee service!

Benefits & Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with ADP and the US Senior Payroll Specialist to ensure timely and accurate monthly payroll processing for the London office
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Retirement teams to ensure all payroll-related data is captured and processed
• Work with US Partner Accounting to process monthly partner draw payments through UK payroll
• Manage all UK benefits administration processes, including onboarding, offboarding, leaves management and employee life cycle changes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for UK employees regarding benefits, providing guidance, documentation, and issue resolution
• Develop and distribute benefit orientation materials and employee communications to enhance engagement and understanding in collaboration with the Global Benefits Supervisor

Benefits & Payroll Specialist Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in UK payroll and benefits administration experience in a similar role within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of UK employment and benefits regulations, including P11D and PSA reporting
• Familiarity with UK defined contribution retirement plan rules and regulations
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with UK benefit plan designs and vendor systems

Are you ready to start a career where your work matters, your development is a priority, and you’re not stuck with the dull tasks no one else wants? If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving, thrives on high standards, and is eager to build a meaningful career, this is your chance.

Our client doesn’t just offer jobs, they launch careers. Join their Apprentice Payroll Specialist  training programme and get paid while you learn on the job. You’ll gain practical experience, work toward industry-recognised payroll qualifications, and become part of a business that’s been at the forefront of payroll solutions for over 40 years.

The company work with a diverse client base, from household names with thousands of employees to small businesses with just a few. Their secret? Passionate people and cutting-edge technology that makes payroll simple and seamless.

Why You’ll Love Working with Them…

• No prior payroll experience needed – they’ll train you from the ground up.
• Work alongside a supportive team of professionals who care about your growth.
• Real responsibilities from day one – you won’t be making tea!
• Exposure to a wide range of businesses and payroll complexities.
• A clear pathway to progress within the Bureau Team or into specialist roles across the company.

You’ll be part of the Bureau Team, the heartbeat of day-to-day operations.

You’ll learn how to:

• Process payrolls for a variety of clients
• Enter and validate key payroll data
• Communicate with customers directly
• Solve problems and help businesses run smoothly

Ready to Take the First Step?

The company are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who want to learn and grow. If you’re ready to commit to building a career in a respected, forward-thinking industry, they’d love to hear from you.

Apply now  and start a journey where you’ll gain skills for life, not just a job for now.

Payroll Specialist – Ocado Logistics | Own a Large Payroll. Shape the Future.

Hatfield (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite)

2 roles available: 1x Permanent | 1x 12-month FTC

Keeping pay accurate, compliant, and on time for thousands of colleagues – that’s where you come in.

At Ocado Logistics , we’re powering the future of online grocery logistics. Behind every delivery and every innovation are people who make it happen – and a payroll team ensuring they’re paid right, every single time.

We’re looking for two experienced Payroll Advisers ready to take the next step – to own a large payroll (around 12,000 colleagues) and play a key role in transforming how we deliver pay across Ocado Logistics.

This is your chance to move beyond payroll processing into true payroll ownership and improvement .

Why this role?

If you’re already confident running payroll end-to-end, this is your opportunity to scale up your impact – managing one of our largest payrolls while getting hands-on experience in a major

payroll systems transformation .

You’ll work on:

• Delivering BAU excellence for your own payroll area
• Supporting the roll-out of new payroll systems and processes
• Contributing to automation, testing, and continuous improvement projects

It’s a role that blends technical delivery with transformation – perfect for a Payroll Adviser or Specialist who wants more autonomy, complexity, and influence.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process for your assigned payroll area (approx. 12,000 colleagues)
• Delivering accurate, compliant payrolls and all associated reporting
• Owning HMRC submissions, reconciliations, and third-party payments
• Supporting incentive payments, pensions, bonuses, and supplementary payrolls
• Ensuring compliance with all HMRC, GDPR, and internal control standards
• Partnering with People, Finance, and external providers to deliver a seamless colleague experience

What we’re looking for

• Proven end-to-end UK payroll experience , ideally within a medium or large business with hourly-paid staff
• Oracle payroll experience – essential
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.)
• Confident in Excel and data validation/reconciliation
• Detail-driven, proactive, and curious about making payroll better
• CIPP qualification (or working towards) is an advantage
• UKG experience desirable

What you’ll get in return

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect:

• Private medical insurance
• Income protection (3x salary)
• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with service) + 8 bank holidays
• 30 days of ‘work from anywhere’ per year
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family leave and flexible working options
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
• 15% discount at Ocado.com + retail and restaurant savings
• Employee share schemes and life insurance

Why Ocado Logistics

We’re not just paying people – we’re building a smarter, more connected payroll future . You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values precision, improvement, and purpose.

Join us and help shape a payroll function that works brilliantly today and even better tomorrow.

We’re an inclusive employer.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re happy to help.

Ready to take ownership and make your mark?

Apply now to join Ocado Logistics as our next Payroll Adviser .

US Payroll Specialist

Location: Remote in the UK or US

Contract Length: 5 Months

Rate: £400 - £500 per day O/S IR35

A US Payroll Specialist is required for a 5-month contract to process multi-state US payrolls .

The successful candidate will have experience in:

• Multi-state and multi-payroll processing

• Ideally have experience in using UKG Pro

• Payroll reconciliations

• State registrations

• Process mapping

• Workers’ compensation

You will be available at short notice or immediately and confident working independently within a fast-paced, global environment.

If you are interested, please send me a copy of your CV or call Matthew at JGA Recruitment for more information.

JGA are dedicated to delivering the best possible candidate experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not always able to respond to every individual applicant. If your application is shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch. Thank you for your understanding.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.