Payroll and Rewards Specialist

Payroll & Reward Specialist
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
£45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

We are working with a highly established UK property business with a substantial and diverse commercial portfolio spanning retail, industrial and mixed-use assets across the country. With continued investment across both its people function and operational infrastructure, the business is looking to appoint a Senior Payroll & Reward Specialist to support the HR team during a 12-month fixed term period.

The role has a strong focus on payroll and HR systems improvement. The successful individual will play a key role in supporting ongoing systems implementation and optimisation projects, while ensuring the smooth running of payroll, pensions and reward processes across the organisation.

The role would suit someone who combines strong technical payroll knowledge with experience improving processes, managing data integrity and supporting system change within a fast-paced business environment.

The Role

Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission of all payroll activity.
Oversee pensions, statutory payments, benefits administration and payroll-related reporting.
Act as a key point of contact for payroll, tax and pension queries across the business.
Support ongoing HR and payroll systems implementation and optimisation projects, including testing, process improvement and data management.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to improve reporting capability, controls and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems and support wider compliance, audit and reporting activity.
About You

Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll within a complex organisation.
Strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC compliance requirements.
Previous involvement in HR/payroll systems implementation, migration or optimisation projects is essential.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
Confident communicator, able to work effectively with stakeholders across HR, finance and third-party providers.
Experience with Cintra and/or Sage HR would be advantageous.
CIPP qualification (or working towards) desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established property business in a broad and visible role, offering exposure across payroll operations, systems implementation and wider HR process improvement initiatives