Payroll Officer

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays (buy 1

Free on-site parking

Long-term career progression

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy payroll bureau in Sheffield. You will handle end-to-end payrolls for a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.

You’ll manage starters and leavers, process statutory payments, pension auto-enrolment, RTI submissions and payroll reporting, while keeping data accurate and deadlines met.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines
• Proactive and detail-oriented with good communication

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Managing starters, leavers and employee amendments
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
• Pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance
• RTI submissions and payroll reporting
• Resolving payroll queries from clients and employees
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team player

Payroll systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Officer

Salary: CompetitiveLocation: SheffieldPermanent Full Time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy and growing payroll bureau. Working with a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors, you’ll play a key role in ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with current legislation.

This position would suit an organised payroll professional who enjoys managing multiple payrolls, building strong client relationships and working within a collaborative team environment.

The Opportunity

As part of an established payroll team, you’ll be responsible for managing payroll processes from start to finish for a range of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and service levels remain high.

Your responsibilities will include:

• End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Managing starters, leavers and employee amendments
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
• Pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance
• RTI submissions and payroll reporting
• Resolving payroll queries from clients and employees
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice

What We’re Looking For

• Previous payroll experience
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls and competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• A proactive and team-oriented approach

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and experienced payroll team
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Annual salary increases