Payroll Specialist

Job Opportunity: Payroll Specialist Location: Manchester Contract Type: Temporary Our client, a leading organisation in the public services sector, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Payroll Specialist to lead and deliver an efficient, compliant payroll service across large payrolls of +. This role is pivotal in providing subject matter expertise and operational oversight for payroll processing, reporting, system testing, and audit activities. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement while coaching and developing payroll colleagues, ensuring a strong employee-centred approach throughout the full employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Employee-Centred Mindset: Deliver payroll services with a focus on trust, wellbeing, and engagement, considering the entire employee lifecycle.Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with HR, Finance, People Operations, IT, and external providers, sharing payroll expertise to support organisational objectives.Day-to-Day Management: Oversee the daily operations of the payroll team, ensuring timely and accurate processing, including statutory returns and reconciliations.Complex Issue Resolution: Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-risk payroll issues, providing operational support during peak periods.Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to UK payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, and overseas payroll requirements, staying updated with global compliance standards.Colleague Development: Foster growth in payroll ..... full job details .....