At a Glance
- Tasks: Support end-to-end payroll processing and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation with a supportive and collaborative payroll team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days holiday, enhanced pension, discounts, and a hybrid working pattern.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and continuous improvement in payroll processes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering accurate payroll services in a busy environment.
- Qualifications: Previous payroll experience and strong attention to detail required.
- Payroll Services Officer
- Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days working from home
- Holiday: 36 days including bank holidays and additional closure days
Benefits: enhanced pension, annual leave purchase scheme and discounts!
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Services Officer to join a supportive and collaborative payroll team within a well-established organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience who enjoys working in a busy environment, has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service.
Working closely with the Senior Payroll Services Officer, you will support the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time whilst providing a high level of customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the processing of end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Process high volumes of payroll transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Maintain and update employee records across HR and payroll systems.
- Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers, providing timely and professional support.
- Process statutory payments, pension contributions and other third-party deductions.
- Complete payroll reconciliations ahead of BACS submissions.
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, statutory requirements and GDPR.
- Work closely with the wider HR team to deliver an efficient and seamless service.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and procedures.
- Support payroll-related projects and assist with data analysis where required.
About You
- Previous experience working within a payroll environment.
- Experience processing high volumes of payroll transactions with excellent accuracy.
- Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
- Experience using payroll systems.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- A payroll qualification, such as CIPP, would be advantageous but is not essential
Payroll Officer in Leicester employer: SF Partners
SF Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and entrepreneurial work culture that prioritises employee development and impact. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to investing in its people, this Private Equity backed business provides unique opportunities for career advancement, particularly for finance professionals looking to transition into leadership roles. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for talented individuals to thrive.
