Senior Payroll Specialist
💷 Senior Payroll Specialist
Company: Animal Friends / Pinnacle Pet Group
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Fully remote (UK-based)
Salary: Up to ~£40,000 (dependent on experience)
What this role is really about:
This is a true payroll specialist role, not a bolt-on admin position. You’ll own payroll end to end for a complex, multi-business setup, working closely with outsourced providers and acting as the go-to expert for payroll, pensions, and statutory compliance.
If you like accuracy, challenge, and being trusted to get it right without micromanagement, this role is squarely for you.
Key responsibilities:
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Owning end-to-end payroll delivery every cycle
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Managing outsourced payroll providers
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Leading pensions administration and statutory reporting
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Handling year-end payroll processes and compliance
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Acting as subject-matter expert for complex payroll queries
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Partnering with People, Finance and Reward teams
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Maintaining strong payroll controls, audits, and reconciliations
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Driving continuous improvement across payroll and benefits
What they’re looking for:
✔️ Strong UK payroll expertise (PAYE, tax, pensions, compliance)
✔️ Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
✔️ Highly detail-focused and comfortable working independently
✔️ Confident communicator who can challenge when needed
✔️ Strong Excel and analytical skills
Why this role stands out:
🏡 Fully remote (UK)
🎂 Birthday off + 25 days holiday + bank holidays
🐾 Up to 50% off pet insurance + free vet app access
💪 Gym discounts & wellbeing hub
🎗️ Paid charity day + £3k charity donation for employee awards
💚 Supportive, values-led People & Culture team
Who this role is ideal for:
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Experienced payroll professionals ready for full ownership
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Someone frustrated by fragmented payroll responsibility
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Specialists who enjoy complexity and problem-solving
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People returning to work who want senior-level remote pay without people management