Payroll Officer

Doocey Group is a thriving and in-demand multi-disciplined civil engineering and utilities company based in the Black Country. With nine companies in our portfolio, we are on a significant growth trajectory and diversifying our current portfolio.

As Payroll Officer, you will support the Payroll Supervisor in managing the company\’s end-to-end payroll process for approximately 600 employees. Your role involves maintaining payroll records, processing transactions, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, resolving discrepancies, and responding to employee inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process submitted weekly timesheets via internal systems.
• Maintain payroll email inbox per Payroll SLAs.
• Prepare and process end-to-end payroll weekly and monthly.
• Create and distribute payroll reports both weekly and monthly.
• Generate invoices for PPE, training, PCNs, and damages via SAGE.
• Submit RTI, FPS, and EPS to HMRC weekly, ensuring timely payments for employees.
• Archive previous month\’s payroll documents.
• Export and submit weekly and monthly BACs report.
• Manage pension schemes, ensuring accuracy for new starters and current employees.
• Assist with month‑end/year‑end payroll duties (P60s, P11ds) and audits.
• Collaborate with HR on business priorities.
• Provide information to other departments on employee changes.
• Ensure accurate final pay for leavers and update exit documentation.
• Support payroll projects and process improvements.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience (certified or qualified by experience).
• Proficient with SAGE 50 payroll – at least 2 years using this software.
• Experience with SAGE 200 or SAGE accounts is advantageous.
• Strong administration experience and organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to pressure.
• Self‑driven, results‑oriented, with a “can do” attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance.
• Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels, up to Managing Director.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Discretion and the ability to work with sensitive information/data while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
• Always proactive in approach.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

AGENCY? Please note that we have our own recruitment marketing and search functions alongside an agreed set of agency partners. We will not accept any third‑party CV applications from anyone unless invited to do so. Doocey Group of Companies accepts no responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Construction