Are you looking to grow your career in payroll within a supportive and collaborative environment? We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team and play a key role in delivering an accurate, efficient and customer-focused payroll service.
This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is keen to build their knowledge, develop their skills, and contribute to continuous improvement within a busy payroll function.
City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Part-time Job-Code: 6944 Department: HR
The Role
As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll support the delivery of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while meeting all statutory requirements. You’ll work closely with colleagues across HR and Finance, providing high-quality support and resolving payroll queries.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately process payroll data each pay period in line with statutory requirements and internal deadlines
Support the end-to-end payroll process, including onboarding new starters and processing leavers
Input and maintain payroll data, including payments, deductions, absences and adjustments
Assist with HMRC submissions and retrievals
Prepare and upload BACS payment files
Issue payslips, P60s and P11Ds via ESS, mobile app or post
Perform payroll reconciliations and support audit activities
Maintain accurate payroll schedules and employee records
Manage payroll inbox queries and respond in a timely and professional manner
Support process improvements, system testing, and quality checks
Collaborate with the wider payroll team to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery
Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll-related queries
Take ownership of your own development, building knowledge of payroll processes and legislation
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Relevant experience in a payroll position
Experience in a payroll or finance administration role
A good understanding of payroll processes (end-to-end knowledge is beneficial but not essential)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
The ability to perform payroll calculations (training can be provided)
Experience with SAP payroll (desirable but not essential)
Good communication skills with a collaborative approach
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and develop
An understanding of GDPR principles and confidentiality
Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to develop your payroll expertise in a supportive team
Exposure to end-to-end payroll processes and systems
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A collaborative and inclusive working environment
If you’re looking for your next step in payroll and want to build a rewarding career in a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.
We Offer
Join Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.
Other benefits include:
A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
Private Health Cash Plan.
An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
Tailored training and career development opportunities.
The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
On-site restaurant.
Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
Free parking in a secure staff car park.
Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety
Applications close on 5 July 2026
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.
