Senior Payroll Assistant

About the Company

LRG are an award-winning national property company with over 300 branches across England and Wales. We offer tailored training and development programmes and invest heavily in our people to help them achieve their career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process monthly payroll for 3,300 employees in compliance with HMRC regulations
• Lead on complex payroll queries and escalations with employees, managers, and external providers
• Support National Minimum Wage analysis to ensure HMRC compliance
• Perform payroll reconciliations and month-end/year-end reporting activities
• Liaise with outsourced providers regarding new starters, leavers, benefits, and salary adjustments
• Act as a subject matter expert on payroll legislation, pension schemes, and statutory payments
• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior payroll staff
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity
• Assist in reviewing and improving payroll processes and controls
• Support employees with understanding company commission scheme calculations

Requirements

• Experience in payroll administration
• Experience in a senior or supervisory capacity is desirable
• Proven experience managing payroll for large organisations (2,000+ employees)
• Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, and statutory deductions
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPP qualification