Senior Payroll Executive

Senior Payroll Advisor
📍 Hemel Hempstead | 💰 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in umbrella, CIS, or contractor payroll?
We're partnering with a highly respected contractor services provider seeking a Senior Payroll Advisor to join their growing payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, specialist business where payroll accuracy, compliance, and customer service are at the heart of everything they do.
If you're looking for a role that offers real variety, career progression, and the chance to work closely with contractors, agencies, and internal stakeholders, this could be the perfect next step.
The Role
As Senior Payroll Advisor, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll services across a diverse contractor portfolio.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Processing weekly and monthly payroll for umbrella, CIS, and contractor workers
* Calculating PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, and statutory deductions
* Validating timesheets, invoices, and payment instructions
* Acting as a senior point of contact for contractor payroll queries
* Investigating and resolving complex payroll discrepancies
* Ensuring full compliance with HMRC, FCSA, SafeRec, AWR, and pension regulations
* Supporting and mentoring junior payroll team members
* Assisting with process improvements and system enhancements
* Working closely with internal teams, agencies, and contractors
This is a highly visible, client-facing role within a busy contractor payroll environment.
About You
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
* Proven experience within umbrella, CIS, or contractor payroll
* Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and holiday accrual
* A solid understanding of HMRC legislation and payroll compliance
* Experience working in a high-volume payroll environment
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
* A proactive, detail-focused approach
* Previous experience supporting or mentoring colleagues
Candidates from umbrella companies, contractor payroll providers, recruitment payroll, or CIS payroll environments are particularly encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer
* Competitive basic salary
* Excellent benefits package
* Clear progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Exposure to a specialist and growing sector
* Ongoing professional development
Why Apply?
This is more than a traditional payroll role. You'll be joining a specialist contractor services business where your expertise will directly impact contractor experience, operational excellence, and business growth.
If you're an ambitious payroll professional ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you