Payroll Specialist job opportunity at DEPT Agency.

Home Jobs In United Kingdom Tag: People Payroll Specialist position at DEPT Agency


bot
DEPT Agency Payroll Specialist
Experience: General
Pattern: full-time
Country:
apply Apply Now
Salary:
Status:

People

Copy Link Report
degreeOND
loacation Manchester, England,, United Kingdom
loacation Manchester, En..........United Kingdom

Payroll SpecialistManchester, hybrid12 month, 32 hour - FTC Maternity Cover DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE This role is at the center of our Holding team in London and Manchester. We’ve got a mix of skills here, from Finance and Hospitality to Recruitment, People & Culture, IT Support and Marketing. Think of us as the backbone of the company, keeping things running smoothly and helping out everywhere we can. We're the ones who answer questions, toss around ideas, offer support, and plan those fun outings and initiatives everyone loves. We’re the reliable crew that everyone counts on to keep things rolling. We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in UK and Ireland payroll processes and proficiency in ADP Celergo. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing payroll across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax and statutory regulations. You will liaise with ADP and DEPT® employees to address and resolve any payroll-related issues. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Process end-to-end payroll for UK, Ireland, and Australia including tax deductions, pension contributions, and other statutory requirements. Efficiently manage payroll operations using ADP Celergo, ensuring accuracy and smooth workflows. Liaise directly with ADP to resolve technical issues, implement system updates, and ensure payroll compliance. Maintain compliance with UK and Ireland payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, and P60submissions. Proactively identify potential payroll issues and escalate them to the ADP team for timely resolution. Manage payroll adjustments, bonuses, overtime, and deductions, ensuring accuracy. Stay up-to-date with changes in UK and Ireland payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance. Collaborate closely with People and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and provide payroll insights. Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from People colleagues, leads, and employees. Facilitate audits by providing necessary payroll records and documentation to auditors. WHAT YOU BRING: Extensive experience in payroll management, ideally within a global or international setting Strong knowledge of UK payroll (Ireland payroll knowledge is a plus) Proficiency in ADP Celergo with experience managing payroll systems and compliance Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with employees at all levels Strong organisational skills and attention to detail A collaborative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Available to start work in March 2026 WE OFFER: A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location). An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies. Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme. 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays). Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme. Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents. Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®. A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Other Ai Matches

Senior Fullstack Node/React Engineer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Engineering related tasks
Manager, Paid Social Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Paid Media related tasks
Senior, Influencer Manager Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Creative related tasks
Senior Manager, Paid Social Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Paid Media related tasks
Senior Android Developer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Engineering related tasks
Associate, Paid Social Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Paid Media related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Creative Strategist, Retail Media Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Creative related tasks
Social Media Manager Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Creative related tasks
Motion Designer (3D/AI) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Creative related tasks
Designers (Talent Pool) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling CX & Design related tasks
Principal, Product Design Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling CX & Design related tasks
Technical Product Owner Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Engineering related tasks
Social Media Executive (3 month FTC) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Clients related tasks
Associate Director, SEO Strategy Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Organic related tasks
Senior Frontend Developer (m/f/d) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Engineering related tasks
Manager, Delivery (C&M) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Delivery related tasks
Senior Social Media Manager (m/f/div) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Creative related tasks
Senior Project Manager Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Delivery related tasks
Senior Traffic Manager (Maternity leave cover) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Delivery related tasks
Senior Project Manager (Media) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Delivery related tasks
Group Director, Paid Media (Omni-Channel) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Paid Media related tasks
Senior Digital Advertising Consultant Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Creative related tasks
Paid Search Manager (Associate level) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Paid Media related tasks