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Payroll Specialist

Location Leicester, England, United Kingdom Date posted March 11, 2026 Job ID 21569
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Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
We are seeking a UKI Payroll Specialist to join our HR Operations team. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits across our UK and Ireland units, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
Working as one of two payroll specialists, you will partner with HR, Finance, and business teams to deliver a high-quality payroll service, resolve payroll queries, and support continuous process improvements.
  • Process accurate and timely payroll for UK and Ireland employees
  • Review and audit new starters, leavers, and payroll changes
  • Manage pensions, auto-enrolment, and benefits administration
  • Validate overtime, bonus, and commission payments
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation
  • Prepare payroll reports and data for internal stakeholders
  • Support payroll process improvements and system projects, including Workday implementation
  • Provide payroll guidance and support to employees and managers
What You Need to Succeed
  • Experience in a Payroll Specialist or similar role
  • Knowledge of UK payroll legislation (Irish payroll knowledge desirable)
  • Experience using payroll and HR systems
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
  • CIPP qualification preferred or equivalent experience
Our Offer to You
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days with service milestones.
  • Global career development opportunities.
  • Family-friendly policies with flexible working.
  • Support for individual learning and career growth.
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 extra annual leave days.
  • Employee health and wellbeing programs including BUPA healthcare and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Trustee-based pension scheme with life assurance coverage.
  • Inclusive and fun culture with team-building and charity events.
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to ukrecruitment@mt.com so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.
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