Payroll Specialist
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7BH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4717537_1755694218 |
Summary
Your new company
You will work for a global leader in e-learning innovation who specialises in creating dynamic content and cutting-edge technology solutions that empower today's leaders and drive meaningful learning experiences. This company is passionate about delivering long-term value and providing exceptional customer service for their clients. With a diverse and inclusive workforce spread across Europe and North America, this company fosters a collaborative culture where creativity and sustainability are at the heart of everything they do.
Your new role
As a Payroll Specialist, you will work in the Finance Department supporting the Company Accountant. Your duties will include:
Overseeing the administration of employee pension schemes, including enrolment, contributions, and liaison with pension providers.Reviewing and validating payroll inputs, including salaries, benefits, allowances, and deductions.
Collaborating with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate employee data management.
Coordinating year-end payroll processes, including the production of annual P60s and P11D forms.
Handling payroll-related enquiries from employees
Preparing and posting monthly payroll journals
Conducting monthly payroll reconciliations
Working alongside external payroll providers to process payroll in the USA and Canada.
Ad hoc analysis of payroll-related data as required by the Finance and FP&A teams.
Approving and processing monthly expense claims.
Outside of payroll there will be a requirement to support other finance duties as required for example, assisting with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a role where you have been responsible for end-to-end payroll for a minimum of 2 years.
Extremely comfortable with technology, utilising payroll systems to process and report on payroll.
Experience using Sage payroll
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to communicate complex information in a straightforward and understandable way.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data and expertise to logically and creatively assist stakeholders with their queries and business challenges.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks
What you'll get in return
You will work on a full-time permanent basis. Hybrid working and flexible working hours are available. You will receive a competitive salary, 25 days' holiday plus statutory holidays, company pension, healthcare and continuous personal development and training.
What you need to do now
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