Payroll Specialist

• Process end-to-end payroll for UK, Ireland, and Australia 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

• Extensive experience in payroll management, ideally within a global or international setting
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll
• 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
• Available to start work in March 2026

Ireland payroll knowledge is a plus

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location)
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays)
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents
• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities