Payroll Officer

Lidl; London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Summary

£33,000* up to £41,800 *per annum - 30-35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

We are looking for a proactive, organised and reliable Payroll Officer to join our vibrant team.

You'll be responsible for delivering a professional service to the UK business, working to the highest standards and ensuring the timely and accurate administration of payroll is dealt with promptly and correctly according to company policies, procedures, and external statutory legislation.

In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Enjoy three days in the office and two at home, helping you find the work/life balance that truly works for you.

What you'll do

• Maintenance of employee data in SAP HR
• Resolving Payroll discrepancies
• Processing Holiday, Sick, Mat Pay etc.
• Ensure payroll calculations are correct according to company rules and statutory legislation
• Responding to emails in a timely manner
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail at all times
• Calculating new hires and termination pay
• General administration and other duties as requested by management
• Building and maintaining relationships with our regional HR teams

What you'll need

• Sound knowledge and experience of payroll systems essential
• An excellent eye for detail with ability to detect errors
• Significant administration experience essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication delivered at all levels
• SAP HR experience desirable
• Intermediate level of MS Office, Excel and Word
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions and prioritise workload effectively
• A dedicated team player who can also perform tasks independently
• Be motivated and proactive carrying out daily tasks
• Customer focused with a 'can-do' approach to problem solving
• Awareness of CIPP and GDPR statutory guidance desired

What you'll receive

• 30 -35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.