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      Portfolio Payroll are supporting a respected organisation in Liverpool who are looking to appoint a Payroll Specialist on a long‑term fixed‑term contract. This role sits within a supportive Payroll and People Services function and would suit someone confident across the full payroll cycle who enjoys delivering an accurate, compliant and customer‑focused service.

      About the Role

      Working as part of a collaborative HR & Payroll team, you’ll take ownership of monthly payrolls, maintain high‑quality data, and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. You’ll also support statutory reporting, pension administration, and continuous improvement across payroll processes.

      Key Responsibilities

      • End‑to‑end payroll across multiple monthly cycles
      • Interpreting, checking and inputting payroll documentation, expenses, timesheets and overtime
      • Technical payroll advice to staff and managers
      • GDPR, HMRC, pensions and statutory requirements
      • Month‑end & year‑end reconciliations and reporting
      • Pension administration multiple schemes including auto‑enrolment
      • Statutory documents P45s, P60s, maternity/paternity/shared parental calculations
      • Cross‑team collaboration with HR and wider People Services

      Ideal Candidate

      • Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements
      • Confident administering pension schemes and reconciliations
      • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
      • Comfortable communicating complex payroll information
      • Strong customer mindset and excellent interpersonal skills
      • Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
      • Experience with HR & Payroll systems desirable
      • Knowledge of NHS pay/pensions or international payrolls beneficial

      What’s on Offer

      • Salary up to £37,000 depending on experience
      • Hybrid working
      • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
      • Enhanced pension schemes
      • Flexible working hours
      • Employee wellbeing platform
      • Cycle‑to‑work scheme
      • Access to discounted sports facilities
      • Strong learning & development support

      If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply directly or call 0161 523 5585 and to discuss further.

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      The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

      Gillian Owen | Director

      Joining Portfolio in 2018 to establish the Manchester office and support the Northern client base, Gillian is now a Director. With over 21 years of recruitment experience, she leads the Manchester Payroll team, specialising in senior-level appointments, while also assisting the Client Solutions team with legal recruitment needs.

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