Payroll Officer

Your new company
A manufacturing organisation based out of Newport is looking for a Payroll Officer to join their team. With a strong presence in the UK and beyond, they're known for investing in their people through training, development, and long-term career opportunities. As part of their ongoing expansion, they're now looking to welcome a Payroll Officer into their finance team on a permanent basis. Your new role
As Payroll Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll operations across multiple schemes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing payroll using the company's ERP system
• Managing joiners, leavers, and employee changes
• Recording absences, sickness, and statutory leave
• Completing HMRC forms and ensuring compliance
• Maintaining and analysing payroll data using MS Excel
• Supporting continuous improvement across payroll processes

This is a full-time role (9am-5pm) offering stability, variety, and the chance to contribute to a high-performing finance team.What you'll need to succeed
You'll bring:

• Proven experience in a payroll role, ideally within a large organisation
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for payroll
• High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities
• CIPP qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
• Confidence working with ERP systems and Excel

Whether you're looking for your next challenge or a long-term home for your payroll expertise, this role offers the platform to grow.What you'll get in return

• A permanent position with a respected UK manufacturer
• Competitive hourly rate and long-term career prospects
• Free on-site parking and easily accessible location
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for development

What you need to do now
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