Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Gateshead

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Our client is a highly successful manufacturer with manufacturing sites worldwide, including a large production facility in the North East. They are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who is passionate about delivering accurate and timely payroll services while ensuring compliance with current legislation and company policies.

Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, maintaining employee records, and providing exceptional support to colleagues across the business.

About the Company
With a phenomenal global reach, this Company is passionate about employee satisfaction and encourages personal development at all levels.

Company benefits include;

• Excellent holiday allowance (up to 39 days)
• A great pension scheme
• Better health at work initiatives
• Subsidised canteen

About the Payroll Specialist Position

• Process payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Manage starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Calculate statutory payments, deductions, overtime and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
• Respond to payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Support payroll reconciliations and reporting activities.

About You

• Previous experience working as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar payroll position.
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical skills.
• Experience using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

We re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you re excited about this Payroll Specialist role but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply your unique perspective could be exactly what they re looking for.