Payroll Specialist Job at Leicester, Leicestershire Full Time

Portfolio are excite4d to be partnership with a leader in the car leasing sector, the are on the look out for a detail-driven, highly organised Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an accurate, compliant, and high-quality payroll service.

If you’re passionate about improving systems, enhancing processes, and supporting a busy payroll function, this role offers the scope and autonomy you’ll enjoy.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Specialist (UK & Ireland) to join their team environment. Taking ownership of payroll operations, system maintenance, reporting, and compliance activities across the business.

This position plays a key role in overseeing payroll for both the UK and Ireland, supporting two payroll administrators, and working closely with the wider Compensation & Benefits team. This role is ideal for a proactive payroll professional who enjoys process improvement, systems

development, accurate data management, and operating within a dynamic environment.

What They Are Looking For

• A detail-oriented and highly organised individual
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and service quality
• A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and system optimisation

Key Responsibilities

• Support Payroll Administration on day-to-day activities
• Oversee monthly payroll processing for the UK & Ireland
• Ensure all payroll activities meet Revenue and statutory requirements
• Support year-end processes including P11D, PAYE Settlement, and statutory submissions
• Assist with payroll-related projects, upgrades, testing, and implementations
• Maintain and develop interfaces between HR & Payroll systems
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations

If this sounds like the next step in your payroll career then please do get in touch for a confidential conversation and to discuss further

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.