At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processing and ensure accuracy while supporting HR processes.
- Company: Established manufacturing business with a focus on growth and employee development.
- Benefits: Enhanced leave, flexi-time, bonuses, health plans, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in payroll management.
- Qualifications: 2+ years payroll experience and strong understanding of legislation.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
A well-established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple payrolls with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Flexi-time policy
- Quarterly attendance bonus and loyalty bonus
- Group life assurance
- Health cash plan
- Employee discounts
- Long service awards
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Employee referral scheme
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Family-friendly policies and parental leave
- Health and wellbeing support initiatives
Duties
- Manage the processing and delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP.
- Liaise with payroll providers, pension administrators and other external stakeholders.
- Manage payroll-related benefits, deductions and employee queries.
- Produce payroll reports and support month-end reconciliation activities.
- Administer pension schemes, including auto-enrolment requirements.
- Work closely with HR to support payroll processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Maintain Time & Attendance records, including absences, annual leave and shift schedules.
- Process agency worker timesheets and payroll-related documentation.
- Support annual payroll activities, including salary reviews, P11Ds and benefit renewals.
- Assist with audits and provide payroll data to external bodies as required.
- Maintain payroll procedures and ensure compliance with current legislation.
- Contribute to payroll, HR and continuous improvement projects.
Criteria
- Minimum of 2 years' payroll experience within a medium to large organisation.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and pension obligations.
- Experience working with payroll, HR and Time & Attendance systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to work.
To be considered, apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI.
Payroll Officer in Newtownabbey employer: Cpl Recruitment
CPL NI is an excellent employer that values accuracy, compliance, and employee growth within a supportive work culture. Located in Lisburn, we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises both individual and organisational success.
