Payroll Associate

PAYROLL ASSOCIATE | WORCESTERSHIRE (Based out of Worcester or Redditch) 

Looking for your next move in payroll with a business that genuinely invests in its people?

We’re working with a well-established professional services firm and client of Headturner Search who are growing their payroll function and are looking for a Payroll Associate to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working with clients, solving problems and being part of a supportive, collaborative team.

THE ROLE

You’ll support the delivery of payroll services across a varied client portfolio, including:

• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Preparing RTI, EPS and pension submissions
• Managing starters, leavers, amendments and corrections
• Handling statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
• Responding to client queries professionally and promptly
• Supporting new client onboarding
• Ensuring payroll compliance and accurate record keeping
• Working closely with the wider team during busy periods

WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?

Ideally, you'll have previous payroll experience, either within a bureau or internal payroll environment, and be familiar with software such as BrightPay, Xero Payroll or Sage.

You'll also be:

✔️ Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
✔️ Comfortable managing deadlines
✔️ A clear and confident communicator
✔️ A proactive problem-solver
✔️ Reliable and accountable
✔️ A positive team player who wants to develop

💙 WHAT'S ON OFFER?

✨ Hybrid & flexible working
✨ Flexi-time
✨ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
✨ Additional loyalty days
✨ Profit-related bonus scheme
✨ Employee benefits & discounts
✨ 24/7 GP consultation
✨ Free financial coaching & mortgage advice
✨ Wellbeing and mental health support
✨ Social events for employees and families
✨ Structured career development

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where trust, empathy, communication, improvement and accountability are genuinely at the heart of the culture.