Payroll Specialist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who we are
Hydraquip is the largest independent Hose & Hydraulics Company in the UK. We are dedicated to providing the highest levels of service to our customers. The key to our success is our people and we now have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Advisor to join our team.
For the right person, this role can be remote or hybrid (depending on your location) working 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
The Payroll Advisor Role:
Duties as the Payroll Advisor will include:
- Process Payroll & Staffing data, including starters, changes and leavers, deductions and payments, and overtime claims
- Calculate and process increments, pay awards and allowance changes in accordance with national and local agreements
- Accurately prepare and input data into the payroll system, adhering to deadlines
- Process third party deductions as requested by outside agencies in accordance with Government regulations.
- Maintain accurate staff records to reflect changes in personal data that may affect payroll calculations, such as sickness and maternity leave.
- Act as the first point of contact to resolve and respond to employee payroll queries in a timely manner
- Assist in the administration of the Group's pension schemes in accordance with relevant legislation.
- Maintain close working relationships with HR.
The successful candidate will be a technical expert in payroll, with at least 3 years’ experience. They will have sound knowledge of Tax, National Insurance, SSP and SMP and be confident working within a fast paced environment with tight deadlines, so the ability to prioritise is essential. Excellent attention to detail is vital, along with being a professional and approachable member of the Hydraquip team; as they will be liaising daily with employees and other departments within the business to help resolve payroll queries.
What do we offer?
- A competitive base salary
- 20 days of holiday including bank holidays + additional leave awarded with length of service
- Remote or hybrid working available
- Flexible working applications considered
- Company pension
If this sounds like a good fit for you and you’re interested in becoming our Payroll Advisor please apply now
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payroll Specialist roles across Hydraquip Hose & Hydraulics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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