Payroll Processor

Job Description

Payroll Processor

Northampton ( Hybrid working )

Monday – Friday 37.5h

Salary DOE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Processor to join our clients HR Operations team. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payroll functions for their Crown Dependency payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing in collaboration with payroll vendors, HMRC, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Manage and oversee the payroll cycle for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, overtime, commissions, tax withholdings, and other deductions.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with payroll vendors to ensure on-time payments and submissions to HMRC; liaise with the Finance and Control teams to meet monthly deliverables.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure statutory compliance by preparing and submitting payroll reports and filings; respond to inquiries and notices from government institutions.
• Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries; provide clear and accurate guidance on pay-related issues.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain accurate payroll records and working instructions; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and procedural enhancements.
• Governance & Change Readiness: Implement and support governance structures, process reviews, and team preparedness for policy or system changes.
• Leadership & Development (if applicable): Supervise and support team members, allocate tasks, drive professional development, and create a high-performance culture through Barclays’ LEAD behaviors.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive payroll experience, with deep technical knowledge and familiarity with payroll systems and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply payroll legislation and policy.
• Strong decision-making capabilities, balancing operational performance, compliance, and team delivery.
• Proven success in driving change and transformation within payroll or HR operations.
• Experience working with stakeholders at all levels, including the ability to influence and negotiate with senior leadership.
• Familiarity with HMRC processes and statutory reporting requirements.