Payroll Officer

Bidfood UK; Fleetwood; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in foodservice is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their friendly payroll team in Fleetwood. In this role, you'll be responsible for processing payrolls, ensuring compliance with data regulations, and collaborating closely with management and staff. A supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development awaits, alongside competitive benefits like hybrid work options, a generous holiday allowance, and financial wellness programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension matching contributions

Life cover options

Access to confidential support and counseling

Health plan for everyday medical costs

High street discounts available

Early access to earned pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment desired.
• Ability to prioritize payroll tasks effectively.
• Comfortable with inputting and checking information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls from start to finish.
• Gather and upload payroll data including new starters and leavers.
• Provide support to payroll supervisor and management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Flexibility

Education

Previous Payroll Knowledge

Strong Administrator Skills

Job description

About the role

Payroll Officer

We are on the lookout for a Payroll Officer to work within our friendly payroll team in Fleetwood. We are currently a team of 5 and would love to welcome someone new into our supportive group.

The role will initially be office based in Fleetwood but on successful completion of probation you’ll be able to work hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

We are looking for a team player who:

• is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment (especially at month end!)
• can prioritise their work to meet payroll deadlines with good organisational skills
• is comfortable using Excel and has attention to detail when inputting and checking information
• communicates with ease, both verbally and written, and can build relationships with regular contacts
• can question and challenge anomalies and influence employees and managers to follow processes
• is flexible, enthusiastic and positive
• Ideally has previous payroll knowledge but we’ll consider a strong Administrator who’d like a career in payroll

As a Payroll Officer you’ll be an integral member of our payroll team. Together we process a combination of 26 payrolls with varying pay dates for over 1,500 employees.

The Role

• Responsibility for processing your own payrolls from start to finish to include:
• gathering and uploading payroll data
• checking and processing new starters, leavers and salary changes
• inputting and checking of absence and running absence reports
• checking and approving payslips
• creating reports and gaining approval to finalise the payroll
• uploading BACS payments onto the bank
• creating and sending payroll journals
• dealing with any subsequent payroll queries
• Support the Payroll Supervisor to ensure that all payroll related tasks are undertaken as required
• Provide ad hoc reports and information as required to the Business Unit Directors
• Provide accurate and appropriate pay related information to employees or line managers
• Identify and contribute to process improvements/efficiencies as agreed with the Payroll Manager
• Saving and maintaining documents in electronic employee files ensuring GDPR standards are met
• Involvement and support with specific projects and specialist areas (e.g. tax year)
• Respond to external enquiries e.g. earning details or loss of earnings enquires
• Engage in training opportunities and taking ownership of your own personal development

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!