Are you an experienced Payroll or Finance professional looking for your next exciting opportunity? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued, and your growth encouraged? Why join our client?You’ll be joining one of the UK’s largest businesses in their field that’s growing rapidly and champions innovation in HR and strategic development. As a Payroll Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of our clients payrollsWhat’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid or Remote role once 12 weeks training has been completed in the office
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (with the option to buy/sell holidays)
• Life Assurance & Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay
• Employee Discount

Key Details:

• Role: Payroll Officer - 12 month fixed term contract
• Reports to: People Services Manager
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week- working in office during training and then hybrid/ remote thereafter
• Location: St Ives

About the role:As the Payroll Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing payroll processes for our client, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations You’ll also play a key role in overseeing pensions and employee benefits, while supporting the Head of People Services on various exciting projects.Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing payrolls accurately and on time
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing employee benefits such as pension schemes
• Supervising and mentoring a junior team member

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in Payroll is a must!
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)
• Experience of using Sage
• A solid understanding of pensions, employee benefits, and payroll legislation
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• The ability to commute to our St. Ives, Cambridgeshire for the first 12 weeks before moving to a hybrid/ remote working pattern