Payroll Officer

Job Description

Payroll Officer Permanent based in Brackley NN13

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a Payroll Officer who will play a vital role in delivering accurate compliant and timely payroll and people services within one of the UKs leading food businesses. Operating across a complex end-to-end supply chain with processing sites across England and Wales and distributes to major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

This role supports a diverse workforce at the heart of our operations. You will ensure payroll processes are managed to the highest standards contributing to a positive employee experience while supporting our inclusive forward-thinking approach to People Services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and process weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple employee groups ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain payroll records input data and reconcile information within the payroll system.
• Calculate and process statutory deductions including PAYE NI pensions SSP SMP line with current legislation.
• Manage starters leavers and contractual changes ensuring data integrity across HR and payroll systems.
• Liaise with HR Finance and departmental managers to resolve payroll queries promptly.
• Support year-end processes including P60s P11Ds and audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in payroll processes and systems.

Person Specification:

• Highly accurate and detail-oriented with excellent numerical skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive solutions-focused and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience:

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a fast-moving high-volume environment ideally FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience managing both weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Experience using iTrent software is a strong advantage.

Hours of Work:

• Monday Friday (8.30am 5pm)

Work Location:

• In person

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• 23 days holiday Bank holidays
• 5% pension contribution
• Life assurance/insurance
• Lifestyle benefits including cashback perks exclusive shopping discounts and discounted cinema tickets
• Wellbeing resources including free online health advice support and assessments
• Comprehensive training and continuous development opportunities to support long-term career progression

If you are interested please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

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