Payroll Specialist

Position: Payroll Specialist (111131-1225)

University of Warwick provided pay range

This range is provided by University of Warwick. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Tal Dhaliwal, Head of Payroll & Expenses at

In the People Team, we are committed to nurturing our talent and fostering a thriving community. Our team ensures a supportive, inclusive and innovative working environment for all university colleagues.

Our purpose is to enable our people to thrive in an ever-changing environment to make a better world.

We want to be a People function that puts people at the heart of what we do and achieves a great employee experience. It is a place where you feel valued, are able to have your say and be heard, are proud to work and thrive, growing and achieving your potential.

About You

A team player with the ability to work on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your work efficiently.

Must have excellent customer service experience working in a busy high volume, confidential and complex payroll office environment.

About the Department

For further information about Human Resources, please visit our website.

About the University

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionaly, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.

• World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE:
Sunday 25th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).

To apply, please click 'Apply' below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

Interview Date:
To be confirmed

Start Date:

To be confirmed

What We Offer

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

Job Description

JD Payroll Specialist (111131).pdf – 217KB Opens in a new window

Right to Work in the UK

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Human Resources
• Higher Education

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