Payroll & HR Specialist

Reference: 4813553

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Bristol Salary: 45-50,000 (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Business or Management Consultancy / Payroll Company:
Hays Consultant:
Emma Lewis Hays office:
Cardiff — 1st Floor, 5 Callaghan Square,Phone:
Email:
Emma.

Lewis Payroll & HR Specialist Full Time and Permanent North Bristol
45-50,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus

Let's be honest:
Most payroll jobs promise "variety" but end up being little more than processing pay runs and dealing with the occasional query.

This one is different.........I'm recruiting a newly created position for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys ownership, thrives on accuracy and genuinely wants to influence how things are done.

You'll take the lead on payroll operations across multiple business entities, each with their own payroll schedules, employee populations and complexities. From payroll validation and reconciliations to maternity calculations, sickness calculations, reporting and process improvements, you'll be the person ensuring everything lands exactly as it should.

Right first time. Every time.

If you're the sort of payroll professional who spots the 17 discrepancy before anyone else notices, we'll probably get along!

What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is the wider exposure it offers.

Alongside the payroll remit, you'll have the opportunity to become involved in the wider people function, giving you exposure to projects, process improvements and operational activities that many payroll roles simply don't offer.

This isn't just about processing payroll. It's about ownership. It's about credibility.

It's about becoming the go-to person that managers and employees trust when they need things done properly.

What You'll Be Doing:

Managing payroll activities across multiple entities

Validating payroll data, checking accuracy and resolving discrepancies

Calculating statutory payments including maternity and sickness

Producing payroll reports and analysing people data Working extensively with Excel and large datasets

Supporting employee life cycle administration and documentation

Enhancing processes, systems and ways of working

Contributing to the rollout and development of a new people system

Building trusted relationships across the business

What We're Looking For:

You'll already be an experienced payroll professional who understands that payroll isn't just about numbers; it's about delivering an exceptional service to every employee who trusts you to get their pay right.

You'll likely bring:

End-to-end payroll experience

Strong payroll checking and validation skills

Advanced Excel capability

Experience managing multiple payrolls, companies or entities

Confidence with payroll systems and HR platformsA proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset

The ability to work independently and take ownership

Experience supporting HR administration would be advantageous, but first and foremost, this is a payroll-focused opportunity.

Why It's Worth a Look
45,000 - 50,000 salary

Discretionary bonus Hybrid working pattern

Private family healthcare A raft of wellbeing benefitsA genuinely visible role where your work makes a difference

For a confidential discussion, get in touch...... call Em Lewis on . Apply online with your CV #4813553 - Emma Lewis