People & Payroll Specialist

Reach plc

People & Payroll Specialist managing payroll processes for 3000 employees at Reach. Collaborating with HR, Finance, and stakeholders for compliance and payroll accuracy.

Posted 6/9/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services
Manage end-to-end payroll processing and complex calculations
Maintain payroll records and system updates (Zellis)
Administer payroll overpayment arrangements and handle queries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a payroll administration role
Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, and statutory entitlements)
Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to manage sensitive, confidential data
Experience using Zellis or similar payroll software (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
An extra day to volunteer
Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave
Help saving for your retirement
Supportive and progressive people policies
A healthcare cash plan
Car lease scheme
Wellbeing support
Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream
Access to lots of discounts
Interest-free loans

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingcomplex calculationspayroll administrationnumerical skillsdata management

Soft Skills

attention to detailstakeholder managementconfidentiality