Payroll Risk Advisor

Hybrid – Handforth (2 days office/3 days WFH)
Full-time 39 hours | Permanent

Are you ready to take the next step in your payroll career? We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Risk Advisor to join our Payroll team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your expertise in payroll risk while contributing to a high-performing, values-led team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Payroll Risk Manager in identifying, analysing  and mitigating risks across payroll processes.
• Handling sensitive data with discretion and ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Processing accurate and timely payroll for a designated population every four weeks.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners including HMRC and third-party providers.
• Assisting with audits, reporting, and communications to the wider business.
• Promoting a positive risk culture and helping to embed robust payroll practices.

 What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in payroll administration within an office environment.
• Strong understanding of current payroll legislation.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP payroll and P11D processing is a plus.
• CIPP Payroll Technician qualification is desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility.
• Access to development opportunities and career progression.
• Make a real impact by helping us deliver a first-class payroll service.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!