Payroll Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end monthly payroll for 50+ employees, including HMRC RTI submissions, statutory deductions, year-end reporting (P60s and P11Ds), and payroll query resolution Administration of workplace pensions and employee benefits, ensuring accurate payroll and benefits records Preparation of HR documentation including contracts, offer letters, inductions, and internal communications Maintenance of employee records in line with GDPR requirements Management of absence and holiday records, including support for return-to-work processes Assistance with disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes Coordination of annual appraisal processes Support with salary reviews through benchmarking and market analysis Assistance with reward, recognition, and incentive programmes
  
  Essential Demonstrable experience running UK payroll for 50+ staff Solid understanding of HMRC rules, RTI submissions, pensions, and year-end reporting (P60s/P11Ds) Background in HR administration and employee relations support High level of accuracy, organisation, and discretion
Desirable
• CIPP or CIPD qualified, or working towards Experience supporting ER processes such as disciplinaries, PIPs, and performance reviews Exposure to HR/payroll systems and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)