Payroll Specialist

Are you looking to grow your career in payroll within a supportive and collaborative environment? We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team and play a key role in delivering an accurate, efficient and customer-focused payroll service.
This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is keen to build their knowledge, develop their skills, and contribute to continuous improvement within a busy payroll function.

City: Hexham (UK)    Contract Type: Part-time     Job-Code: 6944   Department: HR  

The Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll support the delivery of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while meeting all statutory requirements. You’ll work closely with colleagues across HR and Finance, providing high-quality support and resolving payroll queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll data each pay period in line with statutory requirements and internal deadlines
• Support the end-to-end payroll process, including onboarding new starters and processing leavers
• Input and maintain payroll data, including payments, deductions, absences and adjustments
• Assist with HMRC submissions and retrievals
• Prepare and upload BACS payment files
• Issue payslips, P60s and P11Ds via ESS, mobile app or post
• Perform payroll reconciliations and support audit activities
• Maintain accurate payroll schedules and employee records
• Manage payroll inbox queries and respond in a timely and professional manner
• Support process improvements, system testing, and quality checks
• Collaborate with the wider payroll team to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll-related queries
• Take ownership of your own development, building knowledge of payroll processes and legislation

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Relevant experience in a payroll position
• Experience in a payroll or finance administration role
• A good understanding of payroll processes (end-to-end knowledge is beneficial but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• The ability to perform payroll calculations (training can be provided)
• Experience with SAP payroll (desirable but not essential)
• Good communication skills with a collaborative approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and develop
• An understanding of GDPR principles and confidentiality
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to develop your payroll expertise in a supportive team
• Exposure to end-to-end payroll processes and systems
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment

If you’re looking for your next step in payroll and want to build a rewarding career in a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.

We Offer

Join Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety

Applications close on 5 July 2026

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361