End-to-End Payroll Lead – Hybrid, 800-employee scope

Counted Recruitment; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Increased annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Counted Recruitment is supporting a market-leading business based in Lichfield, England, in their search for an experienced Payroll Officer to join on a permanent basis. This standalone role takes full ownership of payroll for roughly 800 employees, with hybrid working and a competitive benefits package including increased annual leave entitlement.

The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, HMRC submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and ongoing liaison with Finance

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for c.800 employees accurately and on time
• Manage starters, leavers and contractual changes including pay variations
• Calculate and process overtime, statutory pay, bonuses and other additions/deductions
• Ensure PAYE, National Insurance and other statutory deductions are applied correctly
• Handle HMRC submissions and year-end reporting
• Administer pensions auto-enrolment and benefit deductions
• Carry out payroll reconciliations and produce reports for finance
• Respond to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and maintain accurate payroll records

Job description

Counted Recruitment is supporting a market-leading business based in Lichfield, England, in their search for an experienced Payroll Officer to join on a permanent basis. This standalone role takes full ownership of payroll for roughly 800 employees, with hybrid working and a competitive benefits package including increased annual leave entitlement.

The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, HMRC submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and ongoing liaison with Finance