Payroll Specialist (Maternity Cover)

Payroll Administrator - 12 Month FTC Warrington £30,000+ (flexible for the right candidate)
We're working with a leading engineering and maintenance business looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a 12-month maternity cover basis.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation supporting major UK industries, offering a fast-paced and varied payroll environment.
The Role
You'll take ownership of payroll processes across multiple contracts, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with strict deadlines.Key responsibilities include:

• Processing end-to-end payroll across multiple contracts
• Managing new starters, leavers, and associated payments
• Calculating statutory and occupational leave payments
• Processing pay in line with varying pay agreements
• Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
• Producing and analysing payroll reports for internal stakeholders
• Supporting annual pay reviews and backpay calculations
• Maintaining accurate records and audit trails
• Keeping up to date with payroll, pension, and HMRC legislation
• Ensuring compliance with internal payroll policies and procedures
• Auditing peer work to maintain high accuracy levels
• Supporting payroll sign-off with the Payroll Supervisor

• Proven payroll experience in a multi-site / multi-contract environment
• Strong understanding of payroll and pension legislation
• Confident using Excel (intermediate level) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
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• Competitive salary with flexibility for the right person
• Exposure to complex, high-volume payroll operations
• Hybrid working available after probation (2 days from home, 3 days in the office)
• Opportunity to join a well-respected organisation with long-term career potential