Payroll Officer

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. We encourage applicants who don’t meet every bullet point to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

We’re looking to add a Payroll Officer to our team in Warrington, UK. The Payroll Officer will ensure our monthly payrolls are executed on time, collect and process payroll data, and submit it to our third‑party payroll vendor. The role also covers pension and benefit administration, global HRIS reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Typical day

• Manage the monthly payroll process, gathering all relevant information and ensuring an accurate and timely service is maintained.
• Administer bonus payments, stock administration and overtime payments, providing relevant data for finance as required.
• Ensure payroll costs are within budget, reconcile supplier invoices to ensure accurate billing.
• Provide salary benchmarking information and support the annual pay review application process.
• Stay up to date with payroll related legislation and changes in employee compensation, tax and pension regulations to support regulatory compliance.
• Prepare the Gender Pay Gap report for the business.
• Support the resolution of payroll queries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Assist with the administration of P11Ds and end‑of‑year processes.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements within the payroll function.

Experience and qualifications

• CPIP or CIPD level 3 or above qualification is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge and use of an HRIS; Workday experience is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work across multiple systems and platforms.
• Extensive experience as an administrator or similar.
• Passion for providing high quality customer service.
• Strong attention to detail on all inputs and outputs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels in the organization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• The ability to purchase additional holidays.
• Continuous training and development.
• Employee reward and recognition scheme.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Life assurance.

Flex recognises the changing needs of employees and the importance of work‑life balance. We offer a flexible working policy, including flexi‑time and the opportunity to work part of the week from home after successful completion of your probation period. Additional site benefits include free onsite parking, free fruit and a safe working environment.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.