Payroll Officer - Software Provider - City - Temp - upto £24 per hour

Wise May are looking for a proactive Payroll Officer to join a global software provider within the Real Estate Finance industries. As a Payroll Officer you will be involved in supporting a wide range of HR functions including Payroll, Benefits, and Pensions. This is a temporary position that needs an ASAP start.

Payroll systems used: 'Workday' and 'ADP', experience in both are extremely desirable.

Payroll Officer duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation, review, and approval of monthly payroll submissions in conjunction with the external payroll provider, ensuring the accurate and timely processing to local in-country legislations, corporate policy, and agreed timelines.
• Collaborating with Finance on payroll reconciliations, General Ledger, funding, and the accurate recharge of payroll costs into the company’s books of accounts.
• Managing pension auto‑enrolment ensuring accurate management and statutory compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring all end‑of‑tax year processes run smoothly, including P11d(b), P60s, and PSA agreements.
• Manage Benefits portal, users, and system configuration.
• Annual renewals, review, and audit employee data for brokers.
• Invoices – Benefits reconciliation, breakdown of reports.

Payroll Officer key skills and experience required:

• Demonstrable experience of preparing and overseeing monthly payroll submissions within an HR function.
• Considerable knowledge of European regulatory and governmental laws/statute with an emphasis on HMRC guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solves problems using interpersonal relations and diplomacy skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literate with in-depth knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and teamwork, dependable, and adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and time‑critical situations.