Payroll Officer

tombola; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking to hire a Payroll Officer in Leeds, to manage payroll processes across multiple regions. This role requires strong organisational skills and expertise in UK payroll legislation, ensuring accurate and timely payments for employees in a dynamic environment. Join a close-knit HR Operations team dedicated to a seamless payroll experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume payroll environment required.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, NI, tax, and RTI.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for assigned regions.
• Conduct pre- and post-processing checks for accurate payments.
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers for compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

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Location: Leeds

Contract: Permanent

Job Title Variations: Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Specialist

The Team

As part of our dynamic HR Operations function, the Payroll team plays a critical role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. You'll be joining a small, close-knit team made up of a Payroll Manager and one other Payroll Officer, working together to support our international workforce across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Ceuta, and Spain.

The Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processes for assigned regions. You'll take responsibility for accurate inputting of data, compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with finance, HR, and external providers to ensure a seamless payroll experience for our colleagues.

Typical Day-to-Day Tasks

• Input and upload payment and deduction data in line with payroll schedules
• Conduct pre- and post-processing checks to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and statutory bodies to ensure timely and correct payments
• Perform pay period and year-end processes, including statutory returns
• Investigate and resolve employee and external agency queries
• Maintain up-to-date payroll processing documentation
• Support payroll reconciliations against the general ledger with Finance
• Proactively suggest and implement process improvements
• Provide cover and cross-training within the payroll team
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in a high-volume payroll environment
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, NI, tax, Auto Enrolment and RTI
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload under pressure
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Payroll experience across ROI and other international locations
• Background in retail payroll
• Familiarity with Zellis Resourcelink
• Experience preparing payroll reports for leadership and Finance teams
• Understanding of payroll-related accounting principles
  
  

The Impact

Payroll is more than numbers — it’s about trust, accuracy, and providing a seamless experience to our colleagues across multiple countries. Your role directly contributes to employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Location & Working Pattern

This is a permanent role based at our Leeds office, with potential for hybrid working after onboarding.

Ready to take ownership of multi-region payroll in a collaborative, people-first business?

Apply today and join our team in delivering precision where it matters most.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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