Payroll Officer

Vectis Recruitment; Oadby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of electronic products in Oadby is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage payroll duties for site employees. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll processing, strong knowledge of payroll regulations, and excellent Excel skills. This full-time role expects excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to thrive under pressure. The company is committed to compliance with all legal standards and continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations is essential.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately for all site employees.
• Implement salary adjustments and update compensation details.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and legal regulations.
• Support payroll process improvements.
• Monitor holidays, sickness, and absences.

Skills

Experience in processing payroll in a fast‑paced environment

Strong knowledge of payroll processes

Excellent Microsoft Excel and IT skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

A leading manufacturer of advanced electronic products supplied to the Aerospace, Automotive and High Technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Payroll Officer. Working as part of an experienced site team you will cover the full range of payroll duties, and the position can be offered on a full time or reduced hour basis.

The Role

• Accurately process payroll for all site employees.
• Implement salary adjustments and update employee compensation details.
• Process starters, leavers and transfers.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and legal regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of payroll process improvements.
• Monitoring holidays, sickness and absences.
• Assisting with Tax Year End.
• Responsible for maintaining daily time and attendance hours.
• Assisting with Absence Management process and procedure.
• Liaise with HR and Finance to resolve payroll queries and ensure accurate reporting.

The Person

• Experience in processing payroll in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.