Payroll Officer

CPL Recruitment; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Flexi-time policy

Quarterly attendance bonus and loyalty

Group life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Long service awards

Paid time off for medical appointments

Employee referral scheme

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Family-friendly policies and parental

Job summary

CPL NI is seeking a Payroll Officer to join the Lisburn team, handling weekly and monthly payrolls with accuracy and confidentiality. You will liaise with external payroll providers and pension admins, manage benefits and year-end processes, and support HR throughout the employee lifecycle.

The role requires 2 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll legislation, and proficient Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' payroll experience within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and pension obligations.
• Experience working with payroll, HR and Time & Attendance systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the processing and delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Liaise with payroll providers, pension administrators and other external stakeholders.
• Manage payroll‑related benefits, deductions and employee queries.
• Produce payroll reports and support month‑end reconciliation activities.
• Administer pension schemes, including auto‑enrolment requirements.
• Work closely with HR to support payroll processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain Time & Attendance records, including absences, annual leave and shift schedules.
• Process agency worker timesheets and payroll‑related documentation.
• Support annual payroll activities, including salary reviews, P11Ds and benefit renewals.
• Assist with audits and provide payroll data to external bodies as required.
• Maintain payroll procedures and ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Contribute to payroll, HR and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Payroll legislation

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent work

Tools

Payroll systems

Time & Attendance systems

HR systems

Job description

Payroll Officer - Lisburn - £32,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

A well-established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple payrolls with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Flexi-time policy
• Quarterly attendance bonus and loyalty bonus
• Group life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Employee discounts
• Long service awards
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee referral scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Family-friendly policies and parental leave
• Health and wellbeing support initiatives

Duties

• Manage the processing and delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Liaise with payroll providers, pension administrators and other external stakeholders.
• Manage payroll‑related benefits, deductions and employee queries.
• Produce payroll reports and support month‑end reconciliation activities.
• Administer pension schemes, including auto‑enrolment requirements.
• Work closely with HR to support payroll processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain Time & Attendance records, including absences, annual leave and shift schedules.
• Process agency worker timesheets and payroll‑related documentation.
• Support annual payroll activities, including salary reviews, P11Ds and benefit renewals.
• Assist with audits and provide payroll data to external bodies as required.
• Maintain payroll procedures and ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Contribute to payroll, HR and continuous improvement projects.

Criteria

• Minimum of 2 years' payroll experience within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and pension obligations.
• Experience working with payroll, HR and Time & Attendance systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to work.

To be considered, apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI.