Celebrating National Payroll Week 2026

After university, Lucy started her career in payroll and HR roles. While it wasn't the path she'd expected to take, she quickly discovered she enjoyed the variety, problem-solving and opportunity to support people every day. "What I've learnt is that payroll is much more than processing payslips. It's about supporting people, solving problems and making sure colleagues have a positive experience."

For Lucy, one of the biggest attractions of payroll is that no two days are ever the same. "One of the things I enjoy most about my role is how rewarding it can be. I love being able to help resolve payroll queries and provide support to colleagues and Partners across the business. Every day brings something different, which keeps the role interesting and gives you the opportunity to keep learning."

Joy's journey through Specsavers

When Joy joined Specsavers nearly 10 years ago, she had no idea just how many different opportunities her career would bring. Today, she's a Payroll Service Administrator based in Guernsey, helping to process payroll for Specsavers' UK and Irish stores. But her journey to Payroll has taken her through several teams across the business, giving her a unique perspective on how Specsavers works and how different departments come together to support stores, Partners and colleagues.

Over the years, Joy has worked in a variety of roles, including positions in Stores Reporting, Finance & Distribution, and the Legal Team. Each move gave her the chance to learn something new, build new skills and gain a deeper understanding of the business. "One of the things I've enjoyed most about my career at Specsavers is the opportunity to experience different areas of the business," says Joy. "Every role has taught me something different and helped me develop new skills." Those experiences have also given her a broader appreciation of the people and teams behind the scenes who help keep the business running smoothly.