Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant payroll services?
Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a leading UK organisation to recruit a Payroll Specialist based in the North East
Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their established Payroll team, supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for employees across a diverse workforce.
This is a key role within the organisation, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, UK employment legislation, and internal policies, while contributing to a positive colleague experience. You will work closely with HR (People Services), Finance, auditors, and operational teams, gaining exposure to complex payroll structures within a large, multi-site organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to develop within a stable and forward-thinking organisation, with strong benefits and genuine long-term career progression.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Processing the monthly payroll for approximately 3,000 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to strict deadlines
- Working closely with People Services to manage payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual amendments, and absence-related adjustments
- Implementing annual pay awards in line with collective bargaining agreements and company policies
- Administering complex pay elements including overtime, standby, call-out, disturbance payments, and operational allowances
- Managing the company car scheme, including Benefit-in-Kind calculations and HMRC compliance
- Ensuring full compliance with UK employment legislation, HMRC regulations, pension requirements, and trade union agreements
- Calculating statutory payments and deductions such as Income Tax, National Insurance, SSP, SMP, SAP, and SPP
- Preparing and validating payroll reports for internal stakeholders, Finance, auditors, and regulatory bodies
- Supporting year-end processes including P60s, P45s, HMRC submissions, and data validation checks
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements and system transitions
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in a payroll role within a large, multi-site organisation
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and statutory payments
- Experience handling complex payroll structures and multiple pay elements
- High level of numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with HR, Finance, Operations, and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with payroll or ERP systems (Oracle E-Business Suite or similar preferred)
- A proactive, adaptable approach with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments
Desirable:
- Experience supporting payroll system transformations, particularly Oracle Cloud implementations
- Experience working in a unionised environment with collective bargaining agreements
- Background in utilities, energy, engineering, or similar complex industries
- Experience producing audit-ready reports and supporting internal/external audits
- Previous experience leading or supporting team activities within a payroll or HR function
Role Information:
- Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
- Up to 10% annual performance bonus
- Double-matched pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
- Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Office-based in Shiremoor, Tyne & Wear
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.