Payroll Associate

Worcester, Worcestershire Headturner Search PAYROLL ASSOCIATE | WORCESTERSHIRE (Based out of Worcester or Redditch) Looking for your next move in payroll with a business that genuinely invests in its people? We’re working with a well-established professional services firm and client of Headturner Search who are growing their payroll function and are looking for a Payroll Associate to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working with clients, solving problems and being part of a supportive, collaborative team. THE ROLE You’ll support the delivery of payroll services across a varied client portfolio, including: • Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls • Preparing RTI, EPS and pension submissions • Managing starters, leavers, amendments and corrections • Handling statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP • Responding to client queries professionally and promptly • Supporting new client onboarding • Ensuring payroll compliance and accurate record keeping • Working closely with the wider team during busy periods WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR? Ideally, you'll have previous payroll experience, either within a bureau or internal payroll environment, and be familiar with software such as BrightPay, Xero Payroll or Sage. You'll also be: ✔️ Highly organised with excellent attention to detail ✔️ Comfortable managing deadlines ✔️ A clear and confident communicator ✔️ A proactive problem-solver ✔️ Reliable and accountable ✔️ A positive team player who wants to develop 💙 WHAT'S ON OFFER? ✨ Hybrid & flexible working ✨ Flexi-time ✨ 25 days holiday + bank holidays ✨ Additional loyalty days ✨ Profit-related bonus scheme ✨ Employee benefits & discounts ✨ 24/7 GP consultation ✨ Free financial coaching & mortgage advice ✨ Wellbeing and mental health support ✨ Social events for employees and families ✨ Structured career development This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where trust, empathy, communication, improvement and accountability are genuinely at the heart of the culture