Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist
Location: Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Hourly Rate: £17.95 - £19.23
Contract Type: Temporary, 18 month position.
Working Pattern: Full Time. Monday-Friday

Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist looking for your next opportunity in the bustling Logistics & Transportation sector? Our client, a prominent player in the industry, is seeking a talented professional to join their dynamic team for a temporary ongoing role in Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your payroll expertise within an organisation that values precision and communication. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, this role might be the perfect fit!

As a Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for:

• End to end payroll processing - including starters, leavers and changes, adjustments (overtime), SSP, SMP, SPP, and attachment of Earnings.


• Management, processing and reconciliation of monthly and weekly payrolls to maintain compliance with contractual and statutory obligations.


• Responding to enquiries from employees and stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.


• Maintain a high standard control environment ensuring all payroll reconciliations are completed timely and issues resolved.


• Development, management and enhancement of Payroll processes and controls.


• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and organisational policies.


• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.


• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in payroll processing, preferably within the logistics or transportation sector.


• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented atmosphere.


• Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite


• Demonstrable payroll experience 3-5 years.


• Flexibility - working as part of a team and dealing with varying workloads.


• Systems - experience of SAP, ADP & WorkDay, beneficial.

Why Adecco:

* Annual leave entitlement
* Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
* Support program with 24/7 helpline
* Eye care vouchers
* Competitive pension scheme

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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