Payroll Specialist
Manchester, hybrid
This is a 6 month fixed-term contract of 24 hours per week over 3 days.
This role is at the center of our Holding team in Manchester. We’ve got a mix of skills here, from Finance and Hospitality to Recruitment, People & Culture, IT Support and Marketing. Think of us as the backbone of the company, keeping things running smoothly and helping out everywhere we can. We're the ones who answer questions, toss around ideas, offer support, and plan those fun outings and initiatives everyone loves. We’re the reliable crew that everyone counts on to keep things rolling.
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in UK and Ireland payroll processes and proficiency in ADP Celergo. 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process end-to-end payroll for UK and Ireland, 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.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- 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 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.
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Direct availability to start working in the UK.
- Availability for 24 hours per week.
WE OFFER:
- An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies;
- Hybrid working: you have the choice to work from our office or remotely, and we have core working hours where you can choose your start and finish times to suit you;
- Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme;
- 25 days paid holiday with the opportunity to buy extra days;
- Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday;
- We celebrate successes by rewarding teams when big projects go live and honouring the year’s top achievements at our annual awards ceremony;
- 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. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
- Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, and your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our client's problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
