Payroll Administrator

DFS; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

DFS is looking for a Payroll Administrator for a 7-month fixed term role, working both in-office and remotely. You will process payroll accurately, ensure compliance, and support the team. This role requires excellent communication skills and organization, alongside substantial payroll experience, while offering a range of benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Excellent salary + Bonus + Benefits

Progression and Development opportunities

30% colleague discount

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Access to a range of high street & online discounts

Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships

Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay

Paid days to volunteer each year

Qualifications

• Payroll experience (minimum 2 years) in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical experience of standalone and integrated HR and Payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls adhering to payroll processes.
• Audit and review of information received, ensuring procedures are followed.
• Production of payroll reconciliation and control reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Technical and numeracy skills

Job description

7 months fixed term role - Monday to Friday, working hours are 9am till 5pm, or 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Remote working is possible - 3 days in the office/ two days working from home.

As our new Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for accurately processing payroll for our employees and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Working as part of a fast-paced team environment, you will play a pivotal role within the Group.

About DFS

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get involved in fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.

What you'll be doing

• Processing of weekly and monthly payrolls adhering to payroll processes, procedures, and statutory legislation
• Audit and review of information received, ensuring relevant internal procedures are followed and deadlines achieved
• Production of payroll reconciliation and control reports
• Answering queries and data requests from internal colleagues and external sources

The role is for you if...

• Excellent communication skills; professional handling of customer and internal contacts
• Collaborative worker who operates with colleagues to deliver joint success with a flexible and resilient manner
• Organized, high attention to detail, and the ability to deliver to strict deadlines
• Confident with a professional manner and customer-focused approach
• Good technical and numeracy skills, including Excel
• Payroll experience (minimum 2 years) in a fast-paced environment
• Practical experience of standalone and integrated HR and Payroll systems
• Experience of using MHR iTrent and Iris Cascade systems is desirable

DFS Benefits

• Excellent salary + Bonus + Benefits
• Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
• A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
• Generous holiday allowance — the time you need to rest and relax, with additional holidays available for purchase each year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to a range of high street & online discounts from Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis, and more
• Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Sharesave Scheme
• Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
• Full comprehensive training
• Paid days to volunteer each year

Note: Due to the volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this role early. All offers are subject to references & DBS Checks.