Payroll Specialist
Posted 7 days ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Belfast, UK
Summary: The Payroll Specialist role in North Belfast involves managing the payroll for over 250 employees within a public sector organization. The position requires accurate processing of payroll transactions, compliance with legislation, and providing support for payroll and HR queries. The role is a one-year fixed-term contract, emphasizing employee development and community support. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in payroll processing and HR environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurate and timely processing of monthly payrolls for over 250 employees.
- Managing payroll transactions, statutory deductions, and HMRC submissions.
- Maintaining up-to-date employee records.
- Providing first-line support on payroll and HR queries.
- Supporting system users and contributing to HR/payroll projects.
- Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Skills:
- 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English and Maths or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume HR/payroll environment (250+ employees).
- Strong working knowledge of payroll processing, statutory payments, and employee relations.
- Experience using Oracle HR/Payroll or similar systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Desirable: Experience with reporting tools (eg OBIEE), and CIPP Year One qualification.
Salary (Rate): £34,761 yearly
City: Belfast
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
Your new company
You will be joining a large, well-established public sector organisation based in Belfast, known for its commitment to service excellence and employee development. This organisation plays a vital role in supporting the wider community and offers a collaborative and supportive working environment. Due to continued growth and internal development, they are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their HR Directorate.Your new role
As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of monthly payrolls for a workforce of over 250 employees. You will manage payroll transactions, statutory deductions, and HMRC submissions, while maintaining up-to-date employee records. The role also involves providing first-line support on payroll and HR queries, supporting system users, and contributing to HR/payroll projects. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies, while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives.What you'll need to succeed
- 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English and Maths or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume HR/payroll environment (250+ employees)
- Strong working knowledge of payroll processing, statutory payments, and employee relations
- Experience using Oracle HR/Payroll or similar systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Desirable: Experience with reporting tools (eg OBIEE), and CIPP Year One qualification
- £28,441 - £34,761 per annum
- 12 month fixed term contract
- North Belfast
- Access NI required
- The opportunity to work within a supportive team and continue your learning and development
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile role within a respected organisation.
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