Payroll Officer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility and civil engineering seeks a Payroll Officer to manage its payroll process, ensuring timely payment for approximately 600 employees. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, resolving inquiries and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. Ideal candidates need 2 years of experience, with proficiency in SAGE 50 payroll, alongside strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience (certified or qualified by experience).
• Proficient with SAGE 50 payroll.

Responsibilities

• Support Payroll Supervisor in managing the end-to-end payroll process.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment for circa 600 employees.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to details

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English Grade 4-9 or equivalent

Tools

SAGE 50 payroll

Job description

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Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.

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Our Company

Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role

As a Payroll Officer you will be responsible for supporting the Payroll Supervisor in managing the company’s end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and other forms of compensation to circa 600 employees. This role involved maintaining payroll records, processing payroll transactions, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. As a Payroll Officer, you will be capable of more than just administrative duties, you will play a critical role in resolving payroll discrepancies and responding to employee payroll enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Strong administration experience and organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to pressure
• Self-driven, results-oriented, with a ‘can-do’ attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance
• Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels, up to Managing Director
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Discretion and the ability to work with sensitive information/data while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality
• Always proactive in approach
• Ability to problem-solve and use own initiative
• Excellent attention to details
• Ability to adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Strong numerical and analytical skills

Technical Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience (certified or qualified by experience)
• Must have experience and be proficient with SAGE 50 payroll – at least 2 years experience using this payroll software

Qualifications & Training

GCSEs in Maths & English Grade 4-9 or equivalent

Additional Information

Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.

By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.