Payroll Officer
To support the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the business, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, drawing on significant payroll experience, strong HRIS capability, and a solid understanding of statutory payments and expenses.
- Closing Date:TBC
- Job Location:Nelson, Head Office
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Contract Type
Full time -
Salary
Dependent on previous experience -
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Typical Responsibilities
- End-to-end processing of monthly payroll, ensuring all payments are accurate and completed on time
- Maintain and update payroll information within HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity at all times
- Process payroll changes including salary amendments, overtime and deductions
- Calculate and administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other relevant entitlements
- Ensure correct calculation of pay, deductions and net pay for employees
- Process employee expenses in line with company policy, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals
- Manage payroll queries, resolving issues promptly and providing clear, professional responses to employees
- Ensure payroll is processed in line with internal controls and company policies
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure all changes are appropriately authorised
- Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Person Specification
Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.
| Qualifications | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Relevant payroll experience | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Experience | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Significant experience in a payroll officer role with full end-to-end payroll processing | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Strong experience using HRIS and payroll systems (e.g. Moorepay or similar) | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Good working knowledge of statutory payments including SSP, SMP and related entitlements | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Experience of processing employee expenses | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Skills / Abilities | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| High level of attention to detail and accuracy | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines | Essential | Interview |
| Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information | Essential | Interview |
| Effective communication skills when dealing with payroll queries | Essential | Interview |
| Competent in Microsoft Excel and general system use | Essential | Interview |
| Proactive and able to work independently | Essential | Interview |
| Strong problem-solving approach | Essential | Interview |
| Team focused with a flexible attitude | Essential | Interview |
| Other | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Reliable and conscientious | Essential | Interview |
| Commitment to confidentiality and data protection | Essential | Interview |
| Enthusiasm and willingness to learn | Essential | Interview |
Apply Now
Email your CV, job application form and any relevant further information to recruitment@protec.co.uk
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