We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Officer to join our growing team. As an In-House Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the payroll function for all employees within the organisation. We currently have 500 employees and growing each month.

This role requires precision, discretion, and in-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and processes. You will ensure that employees are compensated accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing for all employees on a monthly basis.
• Data Management: Collect, verify, and enter payroll information, including hours worked, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
• Compliance: Ensure payroll practices comply with legislation. Maintain updated knowledge of payroll regulations and report changes to management.
• Reporting: Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and reconciliations as required by finance and HR departments, and assist in annual audits.
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and concerns related to pay, benefits, and deductions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain and safeguard payroll records and employee files, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Pensions: calculation and submission of pension contributions
• Benefits: Monitoring and helping coordinate staff benefits
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve payroll processing efficiencies and implement streamlined processes as approved by management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, and management to coordinate payroll changes and support related administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of two years end to end Payroll experience using Sage 50 Payroll or similar.
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge of current payroll legislation.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Key Attributes:

• Collaborative: able to build relationships and work closely with colleagues on all levels
• Diligent: ensuring accuracy and compliance with required standards
• Proactive: self-driven and able to take the lead with assigned responsibilities

If you are a motivated individual with a background in Payroll and are ready to contribute to our continued success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory days
• Death in service cover
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full EAP platform with 24 hour online GP access