Payroll Advisor

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

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy