Payroll Officer

This position bridges the gap between Human Resources, Finance, and employees, promoting transparency, compliance, and efficiency in all payroll related matters. Payroll Officers are responsible for assisting the Group Payroll Manager in maintaining meticulous payroll records, calculating pay, making deductions, and resolving payroll discrepancies. This role is suited to individuals who possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Processing Payroll: Calculate and process salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Timesheet Management: Collect, verify, and input timesheet data, ensuring all hours worked are accounted for and recorded properly.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records including payslips, employee files, annual leave, sickness, and overtime.
• Reporting: Generate and distribute payroll reports for management review.
• Payroll Queries: Act as the point of contact for employees regarding payroll issues, providing timely and professional responses to queries about payslips, deductions, or payment discrepancies.
• Verify new employee documentation, bank details, and tax codes for payroll setup.
• Assist the Group Payroll Manager in general payroll administration duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in payroll administration, preferably within a medium to large organisation.
• Familiarity with payroll software systems such as Sage, BrightPay, Money Soft.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax codes, and statutory requirements.
• Experience handling confidential information and working with strict deadlines.

Location

This role will be based full time in Mundon, near Maldon, Essex. Due to a rural setting you will need to be a driver.