Payroll Specialist

We are partnering with a well-established energy organisation based in Belfast who are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This is a full-time opportunity with a strong focus on end-to-end monthly payroll processing across multiple group entities.

You'll be responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, maintaining payroll compliance and managing pension and statutory requirements. Alongside your core payroll duties, you'll provide additional HR administrative support during quieter periods, assisting with recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records and general HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

Processing end-to-end monthly payroll across multiple group entities using PayCircle (Access UK)Managing payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, contractual amendments, overtime, expenses and statutory paymentsCalculating PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, student loans and other payroll deductionsAdministering holiday pay, taxable benefits and statutory payments in line with HMRC requirementsManaging auto-enrolment pension duties and liaising with pension providers regarding contributions and enrolment changesReconciling payroll reports, investigating discrepancies and ensuring accurate payroll submissionsSupporting payroll year-end processes, including P60s and relevant statutory reportingResponding to payroll queries from employees and managers, resolving issues promptly and professionallyMaintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and relevant legislationProviding HR administrative support during quieter payroll periods, including recruitment coordination, interview scheduling and preparing employment contractsSupporting new-starter onboarding, inductions and employee lifecycle changesAssisting with absence administration, employee records, HR documentation and general employee queriesContributing to HR projects, policy updates and improvements to internal processesWho we're looking for: Previous experience in a payroll role, with the ability to process monthly payroll accurately and efficientlyStrong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payroll requirementsExperience using payroll software, ideally PayCircle or a similar systemA good understanding of payroll compliance, reconciliations and year-end processesPrevious HR administration experience, or an interest in supporting wider HR activities, would be advantageousExcellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with financial and employee dataStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and competing prioritiesGood communication skills and confidence dealing with employee and management queriesA proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to support different areas of the HR function as requiredA professional and discreet approach to handling confidential informationWhat's On Offer: Competitive salaryA payroll-focused role with additional exposure to HR administrationResponsibility for payroll across multiple group entitiesThe opportunity to broaden your HR experience within an established organisationA varied position combining payroll processing, compliance and employee supportIf you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of payroll while gaining exposure to wider HR administration, please get in touch with Diarmuid for further details.

Tagged as: End-to-end Payroll, Holiday Pay, PAYE, Payrcircle, SageFull TimeBelfastPosted 14 hours ago32,000 - 36,000 + Bonus GBP / Year

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