Payroll Administrator

DFS; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A furniture retailer in Doncaster seeks a Payroll Administrator to process payrolls, audit information, and produce reports. The role requires at least two years of payroll experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include potential bonuses, generous holidays, and discounts on products.

Benefits

Potential annual bonus scheme

Growth and training opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

30% off DFS and Sofology products

Healthcare services

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical experience with HR and Payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls according to statutory legislation.
• Audit and review information to ensure deadlines are met.
• Produce payroll reconciliation and control reports.
• Answer data requests from colleagues and external sources.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Payroll experience

Proficiency in Excel

Organised and detail-oriented

Collaborative worker

Strong numeracy skills

Tools

MHR iTrent

Iris Cascade

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Accounting Region: Yorkshire Location: Doncaster Salary Description: Competitive salary based on skills and experience Posted: 27/10/2025 Recruiter: DFS

Please only apply if you have the relevant experience and live within commuting distance of Doncaster. This is a 6‑month fixed‑term role, Monday to Friday, with working hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). Remote working is possible. The role is full‑time in the office until trained, after which you may work from home up to two days per week.

About DFS

We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company – three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably. At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone Welcome. Across our Group, we’re committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride to partnering with Carers UK and advancing diversity in retail. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn’t quite match the specification, we’d still really love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls in accordance with processes, procedures, and statutory legislation.
• Auditing and reviewing information received to ensure internal procedures are followed and deadlines achieved.
• Producing 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.
• Organised, highly attentive to detail, and able to deliver to strict deadlines.
• Confident with a professional and customer‑focused approach.
• Strong technical and numeracy skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• Payroll experience (minimum two years) in a fast‑paced environment.
• Practical experience of stand‑alone and integrated HR and Payroll systems.
• Experience with MHR iTrent and Iris Cascade systems desirable.

DFS Benefits

• Potential annual bonus scheme – contribute to our success and get rewarded.
• Growth and training – learn new skills and develop your career with us.
• Leave – enjoy a generous holiday allowance, with options to buy extra days and enhanced parental leave.
• Discounts – 30 % off DFS and Sofology products for yourself and friends, plus savings at major retailers.
• Well‑being perks – access to healthcare services, employee assistance programme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Pension and savings – group pension and ShareSave schemes.
• Life assurance and sick pay – company life assurance and sick pay for peace of mind.