Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Location: Hybrid/Flexible Working Available
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to join a busy payroll function supporting a large, multi-site workforce of approximately 15,000 employees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Working as part of a professional payroll team, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end payroll process through an outsourced payroll solution, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Process employee starters and leavers accurately and efficiently.

Validate payroll output from time and attendance systems, resolving exceptions and managing approval processes.

Calculate and process statutory payments including sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

Process and validate manual payroll adjustments in accordance with approved pay rules.

Administer court orders and statutory deductions, liaising with relevant authorities where required.

Support pension administration, including auto-enrolment activities.

Administer and reconcile salary sacrifice schemes and employee benefit deductions, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

Calculate and process out-of-cycle payments, ensuring accurate recovery and reconciliation.

Resolve payroll queries from managers, administrators and employees in a timely and professional manner.

Process and recover payroll overpayments, escalating issues where necessary.

Assist with year-end payroll activities and statutory reporting requirements.

Produce payroll-related correspondence and documentation.

Prepare and deliver regular payroll KPI and management reporting.

Support payroll activities associated with acquisitions, mergers, TUPE transfers and organisational integrations.

Participate in payroll improvement initiatives, projects and ad hoc assignments as required.

About You

You will be an organised and analytical payroll professional who thrives in a high-volume environment. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service to internal stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Experience working within a high-volume payroll, finance or administration environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Professional approach to handling confidential information.

Desirable Requirements

• A Levels (or equivalent).
• Studying towards a recognised payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP).
• Experience supporting acquisitions, mergers or TUPE transfers.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience using payroll systems such as iTrent.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Career development and training support.
• Opportunity to work within a large-scale payroll operation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to payroll projects, system improvements and organisational change initiatives.

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking to join a dynamic and growing organisation where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.