Payroll Specialist

Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25 £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (plus paid rota duties)

1 in 6 Saturdays (May–Nov)

One late night to 8pm on a rota (May–Oct)

Commutable from Selby, Castleford, Wakefield, Leeds, York, Tadcaster, Wetherby, Garforth and Pontefract.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are working with a growing company based in Sherburn-in-Elmet who are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and prides themselves on accuracy, organisation and great communication.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the full end‑to‑end weekly payroll process, working with fluctuating employee numbers (70–160 depending on season). You’ll collaborate closely with HR and other internal teams to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the wages mailbox and responding to payroll/HR queries promptly Collecting and collating daily hours, cross‑checking against vehicle tracker data Processing a full weekly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll & Sage 50 Accounts Handling SSP, SMP, SPP, holiday pay, deductions, expenses and pensions Setting up new starters and maintaining accurate employee records Processing payroll year‑end procedures Uploading and processing employee expenses Conducting inductions and issuing employment contracts Assisting with VISA applications for foreign nationals Maintaining accurate live spreadsheets Supporting wider HR administration when needed Skills & Experience

1–2 years’ experience in payroll processing Excellent numeracy and accuracy Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure Experience with Sage 50 Payroll (advantageous) Multilingual skills (advantageous) Russian would be a distinct advantage Benefits

£30,000 - £32,000 annual salary 21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (plus an extra day each year of service) 3% company pension contributions (salary sacrifice option available) Bike2Work scheme Casual dress code Free onsite parking Flexibility when required How to Apply

If you’re enthusiastic, organised and passionate about delivering accurate and efficient payroll support, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you would like to apply for the role of Payroll Specialist then please email your CV to  or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 15.2.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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