Part time Payroll Officer (End-to-end)

Office Angles UK; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their finance team. This part-time role involves managing payroll processes for 150 employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and supporting HR functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and experience with time and attendance systems. You will play a crucial role in maintaining compliance with tax regulations and pension administration. If you thrive in a self-starter environment and are passionate about continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing payroll processes and tax regulations.
• Strong proficiency in using time and attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processes and ensure accurate payments for 150 employees.
• Support HR functions including right to work checks and disciplinary meetings.

Skills

Payroll Management

Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Payroll

Tools

Computime

Opera

Job description

We are proud to be supporting our fantastic Manufacturing client with the recruit of an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have proven Payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in using time and attendance systems.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing Payroll processes and supporting HR functions. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently and contribute to continuous improvements within the department.

Role: Part time Payroll Officer

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 FTE

Location: Wakefield, WF1 with free onsite parking

Hours: Part time, 24 hours per week, with Mondays being a core day

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly payroll processes and ensure accurate, timely payments for 150 employees.
• Handle tax deductions, report RTI for PAYE accounts, and process P11D's annually.
• Enrol employees into the pension scheme and manage monthly uploads.
• Liaise with payroll systems (Opera and Computime) and implement necessary upgrades.
• Set up monthly payroll and HMRC payments on the bank.
• Manage holiday entitlement and annual rollover on Computime.
• Ensure Computime time and attendance is fully utilized and weekly exceptions are processed.
• Complete agency timesheets within the required timeframe.
• Produce offer letters, contracts, and disciplinary letters for new employees.
• Support HR functions including right to work checks, probationary meetings, and disciplinary meetings.
• Issue Computime cards to employees and ensure correct access allocation.
• Ensure all documents are scanned and filed appropriately.
• Distribute new starter packs and manage their return, entering details into Computime and Opera.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection rules.

What you'll need:

• Previous experience within Payroll.
• Experience using time and attendance systems.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and pension administration.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with people at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage large data sets.