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Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist
Shift: 24 hours per week (Flexible schedule)
Location: Havant (Hybrid Working)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Omega is supporting a global leader in advanced engineering and defence solutions in their search for a skilled and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role plays a key part in supporting a large, insourced payroll function within a highly regulated, secure environment.
Key Responsibilities - Senior Payroll Specialist
Processing full-cycle payroll for approximately 1,700 employees.
Conducting secondary checks on payroll inputs and mentoring team members.
Handling payroll adjustments, reversals, overpayments, and settlement calculations.
Ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory payments (SMP, SSP, etc.).
Maintaining accurate employee records including starters, leavers, tax, and NI.
Performing reconciliation duties (e.g., P60s, P11Ds, FPS).
Collaborating with HR and Finance to deliver accurate, timely payroll.
Supporting payroll-related projects including systems transitions and audits.
Qualifications & Requirements - Senior Payroll Specialist
Proven experience managing insourced payrolls from start to finish.
In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Oracle and SAP experience desirable.
Degree or equivalent experience with 6+ years in a payroll function.
What We Can Offer - Senior Payroll Specialist
Flexible working pattern to support work-life balance.
Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative payroll team.
Experience with large-scale payroll systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
Involvement in payroll transformation projects.
Supportive environment with opportunity to contribute to operational enhancements.
For more information on this role, please contact Kieren Provis on (phone number removed), or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Candidates who are currently a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, Senior Payroll Officer, or Payroll Manager may be suitable for this position.
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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
