Payroll Advisor

Payroll Advisor

Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 + Benefits

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

JGA are partnering with a well-established professional services organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join their growing payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of hospitality clients
• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time
• Administer tronc and non-tronc arrangements, variable pay, salary sacrifice, and NMW compliance
• Manage high volumes of starters and leavers, including casual, seasonal, agency, and zero-hours workers
• Process rota and time & attendance data, resolving discrepancies efficiently
• Submit RTI filings, manage HMRC correspondence, and administer pension auto-enrolment
• Support multi-site and multi-entity payrolls with varying pay structures
• Advise clients on holiday pay, statutory payments, and Working Time Regulations
• Complete year-end activities including P60s, reconciliations, and final submissions
• Process payment files and maintain payroll records using IRIS Payroll Professional

About You

• At least 2 years' payroll experience within a bureau or client-facing payroll environment
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including RTI, statutory payments, pensions, and Working Time Regulations
• Experience managing complex payrolls with variable pay elements
• Familiarity with rota and time & attendance systems
• Experience using IRIS Payroll Professional or similar payroll software
• Strong Excel and organisational skills
• Confident managing client relationships and working independently
• Hospitality payroll experience, tronc knowledge, or CIPP qualifications are advantageous

What's on Offer?

• £32,000 - £34,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days at Christmas
• Hybrid working model
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Professional subscription support
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Inclusive and collaborative working culture

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