Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Salary: £35,000
Hours: 30 (school hours)

Are you looking for a role that combines responsibility with flexible working hours, an exciting business progression plan and real people first culture? We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage UK payroll operations for an established manufacturer.

Salary & Benefits

• Flexible hours available
• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme - employee contributions available immediately; employer contributions commence after 3 months' service
• Life assurance once enrolled in the pension scheme
• After 6 months' service: access to additional benefits including Private Healthcare and Income Protection

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Officer

You will take full ownership of payroll delivery across two UK sites, working closely with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• End-to-end payroll processing (weekly and monthly cycles)
• RTI submissions (FPS/EPS) and full HMRC compliance
• Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
• Pension auto-enrolment administration and submissions
• Year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D)
• Managing deductions including student loans and AEOs
• Acting as the main point of contact for payroll queries
• Supporting the transition and integration into Moorepay
• Producing payroll and HR reporting (absence, headcount, holiday etc.)
• Maintaining organisational structures within the new system

Working Pattern & Flexibility

• Flexible weekly hours
• School hours (around 9:00am - 3:00pm) considered
• Office based role with informal flexibility around family commitments
• Some initial travel between Stratford and Banbury during onboarding (reducing over time)

About You

• Solid end-to-end UK payroll officer experience
• Confident managing both weekly and monthly payroll
• Comfortable working across multiple sites
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (Tax, NI, NMW)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Moorepay (highly desirable)
• Organised, detail focused and confident handling payroll queries

If you think this Payroll Officer sounds like you - apply here and we will be in touch!

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