Payroll Officer in Leicester)

Payroll Officer

Location: Based in Leicester - Hybrid working

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Type: Permanent

Another Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer. This is a permanent role supporting a fast-paced commercial business in Leicester.

As a payroll officer, you will support the smooth operation of multiple UK and European payrolls both in-house and through partnering with payroll vendors. You will ensure that all regulatory and legal requirements are met to a high standard and that excellent service delivery is maintained.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team within an established global business.

The Role

* Execute and oversee on-time, accurate monthly payroll to all team members within remit.

* Maintain payroll inbox responding to all queries in a timely manner

* Supporting the preparation for all input for payrolls flowing from numerous channels

* Provide accurate and timely reporting, monthly/quarterly/annual returns

* Support payroll audits as required

* Use own initiative to resolve issues and to assist the team where possible

* Support payroll projects

* Review net salary calculations as part of pre-payroll validations.

* Support the release and validation of payments files to payroll vendor and internal finance.

* Working with external payroll vendors and HR to ensure timely and accurate payment to team members.

* Maintain confidentiality at all levels and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential, adhering to GDPR regulations

* Maintain, update and help create relevant Payroll policies and procedures

* Actively respond to queries from payroll vendors, HR Business Partners, employees, and external agencies such as HMRC.

* Maintain the payroll procedures manual which summarises payroll policy and rules

* Ensure correct treatment of stock vests and sales through payroll

* As directed, work with other payroll teams globally to consolidate and analyse data as required

* Collaborate with payroll vendors to ensure applicable deductions made accurately

* Work with multiple vendors to deliver ongoing benefits to team members and ensure a good team member experience across multiple countries.

* Enrol starters/administer leavers to benefit programmes as required

* Ensure reporting compliance where required including the preparation of benefits data feeding into P11D's

Skills Required

* Proven experience operating as a payroll professional, preferably gained within a fast-paced commercial environment

* Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and ideally some European Payroll experience would be an advantage

* Excellent attention to detail

* Ability to use your own initiative

* Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, succinctly and professionally at all levels

* Experience of working to tight deadlines and the ability to handle competing demands for service

* Strong excel skills (Vlookups, Pivots) essential

* Able to process large volumes of data quickly and accurately

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Another Recruitment, please do not hesitate to apply.