Payroll Officer

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced payroll professional who can join a large manufacturing business on a short-term basis to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing.

This eight-week assignment requires a fast ramp‑up, the ability to work independently, and familiarity with ADP and Time & Attendance systems. You will handle starters and leavers, resolve payroll queries, maintain employee records, and ensure deadlines are met for a busy period of absence.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Experience with ADP and Time & Attendance systems is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in large organisations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Running end-to-end payroll activities
• Processing starters, leavers and employee changes
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries
• Maintaining accurate employee records
• Meeting strict payroll deadlines

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to deadlines

Independent work

Query resolution

Record maintenance

Tools

ADP

Time & Attendance system

Job description

Ready to hit the ground running?

If you're an experienced payroll professional who is immediately available, or becoming available at short notice, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a large manufacturing business and make an immediate impact.

Whether you're between roles, coming to the end of a contract, or simply looking for an assignment to take you through the next couple of months, this role offers the chance to step into a well-established organisation where your experience will be valued from day one.

We're looking for someone who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership and keep everything running smoothly during a period of absence.

Working with a Time & Attendance system, you'll play a key role within a busy environment, ensuring deadlines are met, queries are resolved and employees are paid accurately and on time.

You'll be:

• Running end-to-end payroll activities
• Processing starters, leavers and employee changes
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries
• Maintaining accurate employee records
• Meeting strict payroll deadlines

This assignment is expected to last around 8 weeks initially, making it ideal if you're looking for an immediate start and the opportunity to add a recognised employer to your CV.

You’ll need previous payroll experience and the confidence to work independently. Experience of ADP, Time & Attendance systems and working within a large, fast-paced organisation would be highly advantageous.

Sound interesting?