Direct Medics Healthcare Recruitment

About the Company

Since its establishment in 2000, Direct Medics has provided specialist healthcare recruitment solutions to doctors, nurses and healthcare providers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Due to our continued success in placing Doctors and Nurses we now offer support and services to the Allied Health Professional & Technical Sectors in regions throughout in the UK.

We place a range of high calibre healthcare professionals in short-term shift work and long-term locum positions in public and private sector settings throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are a successful, quality driven contractor to the NHS and a specialist supplier to public sector hospitals in Ireland.

Our approach is simple and focused – to develop positive long-term partnerships with our healthcare professionals and clients, from registration services and advice through to relocation and aftercare all tailored to individual needs.

Once booked, our Onboarding and Aftercare processes are designed to ensure a smooth transition to our clients’ organisations and guarantees post-booking support.

By following up our bookings from the first day to the last we ensure that our healthcare professionals settle in well and that both parties are completely satisfied that the placement was a success

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Company Name

Direct Medics Healthcare Recruitment

Job Title

Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist Role Summary: Oversee the weekly payroll of a high‑volume locum workforce (doctors, nurses, allied health professionals) ensuring accurate, timely processing, compliance with UK and Irish payroll legislation, and meticulous record‑keeping. Expectations: * Process payroll for 500+ temporary staff each week with a minimum of 99.9% accuracy. * Apply complex pay elements (unsocial hours, weekend shifts, on‑call allowances). * Maintain strict adherence to Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), Fixed‑Term Work Act (Ireland), and UK IR35 rules. * Provide clear, accurate payroll and expense reporting to internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: * Manage high‑volume weekly payroll for temporary and bank staff. * Process complex pay components: unsocial hours, weekend premiums, on‑call allowances, statutory payments and deductions. * Calculate and report pensions, IR35 assessments, and statutory contributions (NI, PAYE, SMP). * Reconcile payroll to prepare accurate month‑end reports. * Respond to payroll and expense enquiries promptly. * Monitor and interpret changes in payroll legislation; implement updates. * Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee data. Required Skills: * Minimum 3 years of payroll experience in a high‑volume environment. * Proven expertise with cloud‑based payroll systems (e.g., ROI Payroll). * Deep knowledge of UK PAYE/RTI and Irish tax/IRA regulations. * Familiarity with umbrella company compliance and off‑payroll working rules. * Strong analytical and reconciliation skills. * Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex payroll information. Required Education & Certifications: * No mandatory degree; relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional, CIPM) preferred. * Current knowledge of UK and Irish payroll statutory requirements.

Belfast, United kingdom

On site

02-02-2026