Payroll Officer

Confidential; Leeds; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Confidential is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team in West Yorkshire. You will manage full payroll processes, answer queries, maintain records, and support HR administration.

This office-based role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Salary is £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, with occasional overtime on peak periods.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 6 months' payroll processing experience.
• Experience with weekly payroll processes is advantageous.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient IT and spreadsheet skills.
• Multilingual skills would be beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and respond to payroll and HR-related queries.
• Collate and process employee working hours.
• Complete end-to-end weekly payroll processing.
• Process SSP, SMP, SPP, holiday pay, expenses, pensions, deductions and P45s.
• Set up new starters on payroll systems.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Upload and process employee expenses.
• Liaise with employees and resolve payroll-related queries.
• Support onboarding activities, including staff inductions and employment contracts.

Kenntnisse

Payroll processing

Weekly payroll support

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline orientation

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

Jobbeschreibung

Payroll Officer

Sherburn-in-Elmet, LS25, West Yorkshire

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.


• Occasional Saturday working on a rota basis during peak periods, with additional pay.


• Occasional late evening cover on a rota basis during busy periods, with additional pay.


• Flexibility required during seasonal peaks.

Permanent, Office based role

Location: Commutable from Leeds, York, Tadcaster, Castleford, Garforth, Wetherby, Aberford and Pontefract.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join a busy and growing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining payroll processing with HR administration responsibilities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. The role will involve managing the full payroll process, supporting employees with payroll queries, maintaining records, and assisting with a range of HR administration duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to payroll and HR-related queries.


• Collate and process employee working hours.


• Complete end-to-end weekly payroll processing.


• Process SSP, SMP, SPP, holiday pay, expenses, pensions, deductions and P45s.


• Set up new starters on payroll systems.


• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.


• Upload and process employee expenses.


• Liaise with employees and resolve payroll-related queries.


• Support onboarding activities, including staff inductions and employment contracts.


• Assist with visa applications where required.


• Maintain and update company spreadsheets and databases.


• Provide wider HR administrative support.


• Ensure confidentiality is maintained when handling employee information.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 6 months' payroll processing experience.


• Previous experience supporting weekly payroll processes would be advantageous.


• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.


• Strong communication and organisational skills.


• Proficient IT skills, including spreadsheet usage.


• Experience with Sage payroll systems would be advantageous.


• Previous HR administration experience is desirable.


• Multilingual skills would be beneficial.


• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented attitude.

Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum


• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Additional holiday entitlement for long service.


• Company pension contribution.


• Salary sacrifice pension option.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Casual dress code.


• On-site parking.


• Opportunity to develop payroll and HR experience within a varied role.

If you have payroll experience and are looking to join a supportive team where you can further develop your payroll and HR administration skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date is 24.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.