Payroll Specialist - Managed Services
Harbor is a leading provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence, serving law firms, corporations, and their legal departments. The company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its Managed Services team, focusing on delivering accurate and compliant payroll processing for a diverse client portfolio. This role is integral to maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring the seamless operation of payroll functions.
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll preparation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with current legislation. Your duties will include managing payroll data imports, reviewing payroll information for compliance with the National Minimum Wage, preparing statutory and third-party reports, and completing annual payroll tasks such as year-end processing and P11D submissions. Additionally, you will handle client and stakeholder communications, addressing queries from HR, managers, employees, and third-party suppliers, and proactively identifying improvements to payroll processes.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of manual payroll calculations and in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, including the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act, Workplace Pension Regulations, and Working Time Regulations. Experience with statutory payments and deductions, such as SMP, SSP, and SPP, is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables, is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively explain payroll matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.
While not mandatory, a relevant payroll qualification, such as CIPP or equivalent, is desirable. Experience working with multiple payroll engines is also advantageous. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment from the Nantwich, England location, with consideration for remote candidates across the UK.
Joining Harbor provides an opportunity to be part of a globally integrated team dedicated to shaping the future of the legal industry. The company fosters a culture of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, offering a dynamic environment for professional growth and development.