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Payroll Specialist

Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25
£30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (plus paid rota duties)

1 in 6 Saturdays (May–Nov)

One late night to 8pm on a rota (May–Oct)

Commutable from Selby, Castleford, Wakefield, Leeds, York, Tadcaster, Wetherby, Garforth and Pontefract.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are working with a growing company based in Sherburn-in-Elmet who are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and prides themselves on accuracy, organisation and great communication.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the full end‑to‑end weekly payroll process, working with fluctuating employee numbers (70–160 depending on season). You’ll collaborate closely with HR and other internal teams to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the wages mailbox and responding to payroll/HR queries promptly
Collecting and collating daily hours, cross‑checking against vehicle tracker data
Processing a full weekly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll & Sage 50 Accounts
Handling SSP, SMP, SPP, holiday pay, deductions, expenses and pensions
Setting up new starters and maintaining accurate employee records
Processing payroll year‑end procedures
Uploading and processing employee expenses
Conducting inductions and issuing employment contracts
Assisting with VISA applications for foreign nationals
Maintaining accurate live spreadsheets
Supporting wider HR administration when needed
Skills & Experience

1–2 years’ experience in payroll processing
Excellent numeracy and accuracy
Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure
Experience with Sage 50 Payroll (advantageous)
Multilingual skills (advantageous) Russian would be a distinct advantage
Benefits

£30,000 - £32,000 annual salary
21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (plus an extra day each year of service)
3% company pension contributions (salary sacrifice option available)
Bike2Work scheme
Casual dress code
Free onsite parking
Flexibility when required
How to Apply

If you’re enthusiastic, organised and passionate about delivering accurate and efficient payroll support, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today!

If you would like to apply for the role of Payroll Specialist then please email your CV to  or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 15.2.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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