Payroll Executive (Remote, Full-Time) [HRPS] PK

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity – it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple : to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a Payroll Executive to deliver expert advice, end-to-end payroll processing, and compliance support to clients.

You’ll work directly with customers to assess their payroll systems, ensure full legislative compliance, and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep payroll expertise with excellent communication skills and enjoys working across both operational and consultative functions.

Responsibilities

• Client Support & Consultation – Assess clients’ payroll systems and processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend effective, compliant solutions
• Payroll Processing – Manage accurate, start-to-finish payroll operations on a weekly and monthly basis for 1,500+ employees, including filing all required reports with HMRC
• Tax-Year End Activities – Complete all statutory submissions including P11Ds, P60s, and PSAs in accordance with UK legislation
• Compliance & Reporting – Ensure full adherence to payroll legislation; prepare journals, reconciliations, and ad-hoc reports as required
• Client Communication – Serve as the main point of contact for clients, providing clear and timely responses to all payroll-related queries
• Liaison with HMRC – Handle communication and submissions to HMRC, ensuring all queries are resolved efficientlyAdvisory Expertise – Act as a trusted advisor for customers on general payroll matters, data inconsistencies, or issues affecting payroll processing
• Collaboration & Product Support – Work with internal product and development teams to resolve technical payroll challenges and contribute to product enhancements
• Continuous Improvement – Identify and communicate opportunities to improve internal payroll processes and support offerings
• Feature Implementation – Support the implementation of new features aligned with business and client requirements

Requirements

Nice to Have

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