Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Bradford

£14.60 an hour

Core Responsibilities

• Data Processing: Accurately process salaries, allowances, increments, pay awards, and expenses.
• System Management: Use complex payroll systems-predominantly SAP-to input data, execute gross-to-net calculations, and generate reports.
• Compliance & Auditing: Ensure all payments adhere to HMRC legislation, audit controls, and internal conditions of service.
• Pension Admin: Liaise with schemes such as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Query Resolution: Advise managers and employees on payslips, conditions of service, and process overpayments or underpayments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience: Previous experience in a payroll, finance, or highly administrative role.
• Technical: Strong numerical skills, high attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing high-quality customer facing support.