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Sherburn-in-Elmet, LS25, West Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.
Occasional Saturday working on a rota basis during peak periods, with additional pay.
Occasional late evening cover on a rota basis during busy periods, with additional pay.
Flexibility required during seasonal peaks.
Permanent, Office based role
Location: Commutable from Leeds, York, Tadcaster, Castleford, Garforth, Wetherby, Aberford and Pontefract.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join a busy and growing organisation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. The role will involve managing the full payroll process, supporting employees with payroll queries, maintaining records, and assisting with a range of HR administration duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to payroll and HR-related queries.
- Collate and process employee working hours.
- Complete end-to-end weekly payroll processing.
- Process SSP, SMP, SPP, holiday pay, expenses, pensions, deductions and P45s.
- Set up new starters on payroll systems.
- Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
- Upload and process employee expenses.
- Liaise with employees and resolve payroll-related queries.
- Support onboarding activities, including staff inductions and employment contracts.
- Assist with visa applications where required.
- Maintain and update company spreadsheets and databases.
- Provide wider HR administrative support.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained when handling employee information.
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 6 months' payroll processing experience.
- Previous experience supporting weekly payroll processes would be advantageous.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Proficient IT skills, including spreadsheet usage.
- Experience with Sage payroll systems would be advantageous.
- Previous HR administration experience is desirable.
- Multilingual skills would be beneficial.
- Positive, proactive, and team-oriented attitude.
Benefits
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Additional holiday entitlement for long service.
- Company pension contribution.
- Salary sacrifice pension option.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Casual dress code.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunity to develop payroll and HR experience within a varied role.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.
Occasional Saturday working on a rota basis during peak periods, with additional pay.
Occasional late evening cover on a rota basis during busy periods, with additional pay.
Flexibility required during seasonal peaks.
Closing date is 24.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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Payroll Officer in Sherburn in Elmet employer: Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
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