Payroll Officer

Belmont Recruitment; Swinton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the busy payroll team of Salford City Council. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar environment and a strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation. Responsibilities include processing payroll data, managing queries, and ensuring service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised payroll professional to contribute to high-performance payroll services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions).
• Ability to manage payroll queries professionally.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll data accurately including family leave and timesheets.
• Managing payroll queries and providing guidance.
• Supporting the delivery of payroll services as per agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant payroll qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to work with Salford City Council's busy payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused payroll professional to contribute to a high-performing service.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll data including family leave, timesheets, statutory payments, and other pay-related activity
• Managing payroll queries from employees, managers, and customers, providing clear and professional guidance
• Using payroll and HR systems (SAP), CRM systems, and Microsoft Office applications to deliver accurate results
• Supporting the delivery of payroll services in line with service level agreements and statutory requirements

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in a busy payroll environment, ideally within a Local Authority / Public Sector entity
• Relevant payroll qualification
• Experience of using SAP software
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments)
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work to strict deadlines
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use payroll and HR systems
• Strong customer service and communication skills

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV