Senior Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll are working with a leading business services organisation who are looking to bring in an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to support and strengthen their growing payroll function.

As Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Leading the monthly payroll cycle across a large, multi‑entity group
Acting as the key escalation point for complex queries
Ensuring full compliance across tax, pensions, benefits and employment legislation
Supporting ongoing transformation, automation and process improvement activity
Coaching and developing the wider payroll team
Working closely with People, Finance and external partners to resolve payroll matters efficiently

Experience & Qualifications

Proven background managing complex or high‑volume payrolls
Strong knowledge of pay, tax, pensions and statutory requirements
Confident using iTrent, Sage and advanced Excel
Leadership experience with the ability to support and develop others
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

What's on offer

Competitive salary depending on experience
25 days holidays plus banks and birthday off
Employee health plan & financial flexibility fund
Access to a rewards portal with exclusive benefits
Regular team events and a supportive, collaborative culture

If this role sounds of interest, please apply directly or call Lidya on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further.

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