Payroll Officer

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This full-time role involves accurate payroll processing, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, and responding to employee queries. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience and proficiency in payroll software. This contract will run for 3-6 months, based in Droitwich.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll processing role is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and to set deadlines.
• Manage starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Payroll software proficiency

Tools

Sage

iTrent

ADP

Job description

Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking a detail‑oriented and reliable Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a full‑time position based at their offices in Droitwich. The contract will run for 3-6 months. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations, and providing excellent support to employees with payroll‑related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end‑to‑end payroll accurately and to set deadlines
• Manage starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Calculate statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.)
• Handle PAYE, NI, and pension contributions
• Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance and HR
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional and timely manner

About You

• Previous experience in a payroll processing role is essential
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Confident using payroll software (e.g. Sage, iTrent, ADP, or similar)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills