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As a Payroll Specialist you play a key role within the managed payroll services team. You will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of clients. This includes end-to-end payroll preparation and thorough payroll checking to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with current legislation. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will resolve client and employee queries, prepare statutory and third-party reports, and ensure all payroll outputs meet agreed service levels. The role supports the delivery of a high-quality, value-added service by maintaining strong client relationships, proactively identifying improvements, and upholding best practices in all aspects of payroll delivery. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with employees and stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely payroll services, along with clear and professional communication.\nWe prefer this person to be able to work in a hybrid environment from our Nantwich, England location, but are open to any UK candidates that can work remotely.\nKey Responsibilities: \nClient and Stakeholder Management \nManage payroll inbox and respond to queries from HR, Managers, Employees, Third Party Suppliers. \nIdentify and suggest improvements to payroll processes and provide support to clients regarding employee pay and benefits matters. \nPayroll Operations & Compliance \nPrepare payroll imports and changes in a timely manner and upload them into the payroll system. \nReview payroll data, including manual checks and National Minimum Wage (NMW) compliance, and prepare payroll sign-off reports. \nPrepare and upload statutory and third-party reports as required. \nEnsure payroll processing is accurate, timely, and compliant with current legislation and company policies. \nComplete annual payroll tasks including year-end processing, P11D submissions, and PSA reporting. \nGenerate routine and ad-hoc payroll reports for internal and external use. \nSystems & Technology \nIdentify and recommend process improvements across all payroll functions. \nKnowledge: \nStrong understanding of manual payroll calculations. \nIn-depth knowledge of payroll legislation including: \nIncome Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act (ITEPA) \nWorkplace Pension Regulations \nWorking Time Regulations (WTR) \nKnowledge of statutory payments and deductions (e.g., SMP, SSP, SPP). \nWorking understanding of Data Protection and GDPR requirements. \nExperience with National Minimum Wage (NMW) compliance. \nAbility to administer employee benefits and expenses. \nKnowledge of termination and redundancy payments, and how to manage earnings for tax and NI purposes. \nExperience with pension schemes, including salary sacrifice arrangements. \nUnderstanding of Directors’ National Insurance contributions. \nFamiliarity with Share Incentive Plans (SIPs) and Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs). \nRequired Skills: \nStrong mathematics skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to carry out accurate manual payroll calculations. \nProficient in running manual calculations for income tax, National Insurance contributions (NIC), student loans, and pension deductions. \nDemonstrated experience processing payroll from end to end, including handling year-end procedures. \nProficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables. \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. \nThe ability to build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with both internal and external stakeholders. \nDesirable \nIdeally holds a relevant payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP or equivalent). \nExperience working with multiple payroll engines \nAbout Us:\nHarbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients - leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments - to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.\nHarbor is an equal opportunity employer. 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