Payroll Officer

Morson Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly reputable retail organisation is looking for a proactive Payroll Officer to join the Payroll & Benefits team. This role involves end-to-end payroll processing for over 1,000 employees, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supporting new system rollouts. The ideal candidate should possess proven experience in payroll processing and advanced Excel skills, with excellent time management and communication abilities. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Contributory pension & life assurance

Generous colleague discount (also available to family & friends)

Wellbeing programme & Retail Trust support

Profit share bonus scheme

Support for charity work and volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, including National Living Wage.
• Advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs).
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable with change and new technology implementation.
• Clear, confident communicator who builds great internal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end payroll for 1,000+ employees.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all payroll activities.
• Conducting payroll reporting and analysis (e.g. Gender Pay Gap, NLW).
• Administering statutory calculations (sickness, maternity/paternity, etc.).
• Managing benefits including pensions and attachments of earnings.
• Providing guidance and support on payroll queries to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Supporting the integration and rollout of new HR/payroll systems.
• General administrative support for the Payroll & Benefits team.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Advanced Excel

Time management

Effective communication

Job description

Payroll Officer
Location: Lytham St Annes
Salary: up to £29,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 4 days on site once completed training

A highly reputable and award-winning retail organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Payroll Officer to join its Payroll & Benefits team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a people-first company that values employee experience as highly as customer service.

The successful candidate will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for over 1,000 colleagues, ensuring full compliance and accuracy. The role also offers the opportunity to support new system rollouts and drive forward efficiencies in payroll and HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing end-to-end payroll for 1,000+ employees
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all payroll activities
• Conducting payroll reporting and analysis (e.g. Gender Pay Gap, NLW)
• Administering statutory calculations (sickness, maternity/paternity, etc.)
• Managing benefits including pensions and attachments of earnings
• Providing guidance and support on payroll queries to colleagues and stakeholders
• Supporting the integration and rollout of new HR/payroll systems
• General administrative support for the Payroll & Benefits team

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Essential:

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, including National Living Wage
• Advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs)
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills
• Comfortable with change and new technology implementation
• Clear, confident communicator who builds great internal relationships

Desirable:

• Payroll experience in a multi-site or retail environment
• Experience with payroll systems integration
• Knowledge of payrolling benefits-in-kind
• Experience working in environments with flexible payroll policies

What's On Offer:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Contributory pension & life assurance
• Generous colleague discount (also available to family & friends)
• Wellbeing programme & Retail Trust support
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Support for charity work and volunteering

This is more than just a payroll role, it's a chance to be part of a values-led business that truly puts people first. If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference while growing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your payroll career.