Sewell Wallis is working with a high growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead their Payroll function through a period of modernisation. The Senior Payroll Specialist role will suit somebody wanting to take a step up and this person will ideally be used to working with complex payrolls and someone who can take ownership of a vital function and identify and improve processes, introduce new systems and work collaboratively with the HR team.Within this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, covering both monthly and fortnightly cycles. You will also play a pivotal role in enhancing and modernising the function as a whole.What will you be doing?Lead the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity.Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension schemes, and employment legislation.Manage statutory reporting and submissions (e.g., PAYE, NI, Pensions, Year-End returns).Review and enhance payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.Support the financial month end/year end reporting proceduresImplement automation and system upgrades where appropriate.Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers.Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment on data and reporting.Prepare payroll reports for management, including cost analysis and ..... full job details .....