Payroll Advisor - 6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

Location: Warrington
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Payroll Advisor who thrives in a fast‑paced environment? Our client, a well‑established engineering services and maintenance provider based in Warrington, is seeking a detail‑driven Payroll Advisor to support their Payroll team during an exciting period of transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major payroll system implementation while also supporting BAU payroll operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Support Payroll System Implementation

You'll play a key role in delivering a new payroll system, including:

• Running parallel payrolls and analysing outputs
• Identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes
• Reviewing existing processes and helping to shape new, improved workflows
• Supporting the creation of payroll training guides and documentation

BAU Payroll Responsibilities

To free up team capacity for system roll‑out, you'll also support day‑to‑day payroll duties, such as:

• End‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple contracts within tight deadlines
• Applying pay rates in line with various National/Pay Agreements, including calculating back pay
• Processing starters, leavers, and associated transactions
• Conducting peer audits and offering constructive feedback
• Preparing and analysing payroll reports for internal teams
• Handling payroll queries promptly and professionally
• Collaborating closely with other departments to maintain clear communication and meet deadlines
• Ensuring adherence to payroll policies, processes and procedures
• Supporting year‑end tasks including Tax Year End, Benefits in Kind, P11Ds, and annual increases
• Maintaining accurate records and high‑quality filing standards
• Keeping up to date with payroll and pension legislation including AE, HMRC requirements, and reporting obligations

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced payroll environments
• Hands‑on experience of payroll system implementation (essential)
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel
• Strong analytical approach and high attention to detail
• Current knowledge of payroll & pensions legislation, and HMRC compliance

Desirable

• A recognised CIPP payroll qualification