Payroll Specialist - FTC

Overview

Payroll Specialist — Manchester, hybrid — 12 month, 32 hour FTC Maternity Cover

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. We operate at the intersection of technology and marketing, delivering growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We are 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in UK and Ireland payroll processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing payroll across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax and statutory regulations. You will liaise with ADP and DEPT® employees to address and resolve any payroll-related issues.

• Process end-to-end payroll for UK, Ireland, and Australia including tax deductions, pension contributions, and other statutory requirements.
• Efficiently manage payroll operations using ADP Celergo
  , ensuring accuracy and smooth workflows.
• Liaise directly with ADP to resolve technical issues, implement system updates, and ensure payroll compliance.
• Maintain compliance with UK and Ireland payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, and P60 submissions.
• Proactively identify potential payroll issues and escalate them to the ADP team for timely resolution.
• Manage payroll adjustments, bonuses, overtime, and deductions, ensuring accuracy.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in UK and Ireland payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate closely with People and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and provide payroll insights.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from People colleagues, leads, and employees.
• Facilitate audits by providing necessary payroll records and documentation to auditors.

• Extensive experience in payroll management
  , ideally within a global or international setting
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll (Ireland payroll knowledge is a plus)
• Proficiency in ADP Celergo is desirable, with experience managing payroll systems and compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with employees at all levels
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Available to start work in March 2026

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies.
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme:
  You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks at DEPT®.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. You’ll work with clients of all sizes and across all industries, with celebrations of successes together.
• The opportunity for possibility. Training, development and certifications to grow your skills.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month to support local charities.

At DEPT®, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply—let us decide. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We can discuss reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and time with us.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our efforts here.

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