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Overview
Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Officer to join their dynamic and supportive team. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant delivery of all payroll activities while fostering a smooth experience for employees and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit necessary to support the team and company success.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to company operations while maintaining exceptional payroll standards in an inclusive, people-centric workplace.
Responsibilities
As a Payroll Officer, you will:
* Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
* Maintain and update payroll records in compliance with current legislation and company policy.
* Manage changes to payroll data, including new hires, leavers, and employee updates.
* Calculate and administer statutory and voluntary deductions, such as HMRC payments and attachment orders (AOE).
* Oversee pension payments, including uploads and reporting.
* Prepare payroll reports and deliver actionable data analysis for management.
* Collaborate with managers and employees on payroll and benefits issues.
* Support system upgrades and integration of payroll software.
* Monitor and track holidays, sickness, and other absences to ensure effective recordkeeping.
* Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related employee inquiries.
We strive for a workplace culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, where your ideas and contributions matter. You'll work alongside colleagues who are dedicated to collaborative success and personal growth.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar payroll-focused role.
* Confident use of payroll and accounting software.
* Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and processes.
* Impeccable numeracy skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Analytical skills with the ability to translate payroll data into meaningful insights.
* Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with pension administration processes.
* Experience supporting system upgrades or software integrations.
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. They are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace for individuals from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. Candidates of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Day-to-Day
* Start your day by checking payroll updates and processing any time-sensitive tasks or employee notifications.
* Input payroll data into the system, ensuring amendments such as new starters, leavers, holidays, and absences have been logged correctly.
* Collaborate with the HR team and other internal departments to confirm any policy or benefit changes affecting payroll.
* Generate and analyse payroll reports for managerial review.
* Assist employees with payroll-related queries and troubleshoot issues collaboratively.
* Upload pension contributions and ensure adherence to pension compliance standards.
* Stay up to date with the latest UK payroll legislation to ensure full statutory compliance.
* Support ongoing process improvements and the integration of payroll-related technologies.
Are you ready to take the next step in your payroll career? If you're a detail oriented professional who thrives on ensuring accuracy and contributing to a positive employee experience, apply now to join a progressive team that values your expertise.
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