Payroll Officer

Mackie Myers; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education provider in Essex is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end payroll process. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll experience, excellent analytical skills, and ensure compliance with regulations. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development within a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Access to pension schemes

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll processes and systems.
• Proficient in Excel and capable of analyzing complex data.
• Knowledge of statutory payments and pension schemes.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll and reconcile data.
• Maintain payroll systems and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Handle employee queries and statutory payments.
• Support audits and reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements and system upgrades.

Skills

Payroll experience

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

We re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end payroll process for a busy and dynamic organisation. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll experience, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for accuracy and compliance. If you re confident working with payroll systems, liaising with HR and Finance teams, and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, we d love to hear from you.

Our Client: A respected education provider committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. They offer a collaborative working environment where staff are empowered to make a difference.

The Role

You ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services across the organisation.

• Process monthly payroll and reconcile data
• Maintain payroll systems and ensure compliance with HMRC and pension regulations
• Handle employee queries and statutory payments
• Support audits and reporting requirements
• Drive process improvements and system upgrades

The Successful Candidate

You ll bring a strong foundation in payroll and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Experience managing payroll processes and systems
• Confident using Excel and analysing complex data
• Knowledge of statutory payments and pension schemes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines

What s on offer?

• Full-time, permanent role (37 hours/week, 52 weeks/year)
• Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Collaborative and inclusive working culture
• Convenient location with transport links
• Access to pension schemes (LGPS and TPS)
• Supportive leadership and a commitment to innovation