Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Payroll Specialist

DEPARTMENT:

HR & Payroll

REPORTS TO:

Payroll Manager

LOCATION:

Molineux Stadium

HOURS:

28 hrs (7 hrs daily, 4 days p/wk)

DATE:

October 2025

We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League and was one of the

country's most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. For two decades the Black Country's most

decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.

Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back amongst football's elite, in the Premier League for an

eighth successive season; but now we compete as a sports and entertainment business across

multiple brand verticals. As a challenger club, Wolves dare to be different, which is why creating

world-class propositions in esports, fashion and music are all part of our ambitious plans.

At Wolves, we don't simply look to the future, we seize it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that

the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to

safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk

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Job purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to join the current Payroll team at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The


successful candidate will work alongside the existing team to complement the Payroll offering for


playing and non-playing employees. Together with the current team, you will assist in all aspects of


match day and permanent payroll and help deal with increasing legislation. You will also assist with


the implementation of a new HR system.

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Key responsibilities

To ensure accurate and timely processing of end to end payroll. From import/data input
through to final payment for match day and permanent employees.
Processing all month end requirements. This will include BACS and RTI submissions, Apprentice
levy, pension administration and in-house reports as required.
Processing third party payments (court orders, salary sacrifice schemes and pension
contributions)
Dealing with employee payroll queries

Payroll year end and production of P60 and P11D's Assist with other annual duties including salary uplifts and application of National Living Wage
and annual budget process.
Working together to ensure the development and implementation of continuous improvements
of the payroll system and processes
Keeping up to date with technical and legislative developments in payroll or impacting payroll Maintaining confidentiality and compliance with GDPR regulations at all times Ad hoc analytical duties eg reports for financial audits

General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values To work consistently to embed equality and diversity To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

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Key relationships

HR Team Finance Football Admin Team and Heads of Department Ability to liaise with employees and managers to assist with any queries Effective communication with external auditors and HMRC as required ED&I Lead

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Scope of job

The Club currently employees over 800 permanent and casual employees split between 2
monthly payrolls
Payroll includes all playing and non-playing staff, dual role, overseas and match day employees Build up information is recorded mainly on spreadsheets and then imported or input directly
onto the payroll system.
Current projects include streamlining processes together with implementation of a new HR
system

Person Specification - Payroll Specialist

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,


method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc





Essential


Proven knowledge/experience of all payroll processes Calculation of SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP Ability to process starters and leavers (including termination payments and
employee changes)
Sound knowledge of payroll reporting processes and RTI submissions Strong and up to date compliance knowledge Proven knowledge of Pension and Auto enrolment process/administration
Desirable


Experience of importing data Sound knowledge of Benefit in Kind for P11D year-end requirements Experience using Oracle NetSuite and PAS - P11D Organiser would be
advantageous but not essential
Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills


etc





Essential


High level of competence in software/IT packages Strong maths and numeracy skills Excellent MS Excel, Word and Outlook skills


Desirable
Knowledge of multiple Payroll systems
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working


etc





Essential


Excellent attention to detail High regard for accuracy Ability to work efficiently within a small team and prioritise tasks Flexible and adaptable approach to work Confident and friendly personality Appreciation of the importance of team work Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Progressive approach to Payroll with an ability to seek out and implement improvements to current
practices
Ability to use own initiative when resolving issues and assist the team where possible Promote, adhere to and implement the Club's Equality Policy and work consistently to embed
equality and diversity within Club.



Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.







Essential


Proven experience in all aspects of payroll processing and compliance (min
5 years)
Significant knowledge of the whole end to end payroll process. This must
include collation and input of data, month end and year end procedures and a good understanding


of tax and NIC rules.
An ability to ensure effective and efficient workflow to meet deadlines Experience of working in a fast-paced environment


Desirable
Experience of working in football Previous HRIS/Payroll system implementation experience
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required







Essential


Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grades A-C (must include Maths and
English)
Strong numeracy skills High level of IT literacy and/or qualification


Desirable
* Professional payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent)