Payroll Specialist

Are you a passionate and detail-oriented Payroll Professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? We're seeking a talented Payroll Specialist to join our clients thriving team in Newbridge, Edinburgh.

As a Payroll Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our 3,600 employees. You'll work closely with our team to handle a variety of payroll tasks, including:

• Processing Weekly Payroll: Efficiently manage and process weekly payroll using our advanced payroll software (Openpeople).
• Pension Administration: Process pension payrolls and ensure compliance with pension regulations.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Handle all aspects of employee lifecycle, including new hires, terminations, maternity/paternity leave, and more.
• Payroll Reporting: Generate accurate and insightful payroll reports for management.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with payroll legislation and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in processing large-volume payroll in a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of pension schemes and payroll processing.
• Proficiency in computerised payroll accounting methods.
• Excellent IT skills, with a particular emphasis on Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookups).
• In-depth understanding of HMRC legislation, pensions, and tax.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• CIPP qualified or working towards certification.
• Experience with Workforce Management systems (e.g., elementsuite) is a plus.

Why choose us?

• Competitive Salary: Up to 32,000 per year.
• Permanent Opportunity: Join a stable and growing company.
• Immediate Start: Begin your new career right away.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside a dedicated and collaborative team of professionals.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

If you're a motivated and results-driven Payroll Specialist ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.