Payroll Officer

Confidential; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage high-volume weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time payments. You will work closely with HR and finance, staying compliant with current legislation and company procedures.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience, strong Excel/IT skills, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' payroll experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance and pensions.
• Experience with payroll, HR and Time & Attendance systems.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills.
• Organised, professional and confidential approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities.
• Administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) and deductions including pensions.
• Maintain Time & Attendance records and absence/leave schedules.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide timely resolutions.
• Produce payroll reports for reconciliations and external stakeholders.
• Support pension administration and auto-enrolment.
• Liaise with payroll providers, auditors and benefit providers.
• Assist with year-end activities and salary reviews.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements and SOPs.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Time & Attendance

Payroll knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Payroll software

Workflow platforms

HRIS/HR software

Job description

Payroll Officer 32k

Your New CompanyA well-established and fast-paced organisation with operations across multiple business units is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their HR function. Operating within a busy commercial environment, the company prides itself on delivering high standards across employee services and fostering a supportive and collaborative working culture. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of payroll operations across a large employee base.

Your New Role

As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for managing and processing multiple high-volume weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Working closely with the HR and finance teams, you will support payroll administration across the full employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with current legislation and company procedures.

• Processing and managing weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities
• Administering statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
• Managing payroll-related benefits and deductions including pensions and employee benefit schemes
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll queries, ensuring timely resolution
• Producing payroll reports for finance reconciliations and external stakeholders
• Supporting pension administration and auto-enrolment processes
• Maintaining accurate Time & Attendance records including absences, leave and shift schedules
• Processing agency worker timesheets and payroll updates
• Assisting with annual payroll-related activities including salary reviews and year-end submissions
• Liaising with external payroll providers, auditors and benefit providers
• Supporting payroll process improvements and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and compliance changes

What You’ll Need to Succeed

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' payroll experience within a medium to large organisation
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance and pension obligations
• Experience working with payroll, HR and Time & Attendance systems
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• A professional and confidential approach to work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• The ability to work independently and adapt within a fast-changing environment

Desirable experience includes:

• Experience within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment
• Exposure to payroll software systems and workflow platforms
• Knowledge of employment legislation and employee terms & conditions

What You’ll Get in Return

In return, you will have the opportunity to join a reputable and growing organisation offering a supportive team environment and varied workload. You will gain exposure across a broad payroll and HR function while working within a business that values continuous improvement and employee development.

• A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered in line with experience.