Payroll Officer

Eden Brown Synergy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Officer in West Yorkshire. This full-time, permanent role involves accurate payroll processing and maintaining compliance with payroll legislation. Candidates should have a Level 4 qualification in Payroll and previous relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. A DBS check is required for this role. If interested, please contact the recruitment agency for further details.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll and/or HR environment.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation and data protection requirements.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for College staff accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with payroll data.
• Support payroll audits and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Data protection knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Level 4 qualification in Payroll

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Overview

Role: Payroll Officer
Location: West Yorkshire
Type: Permanent – Full Time
Rate: 26,500 – 27,500

Eden Brown are seeking an enthusiastic Payroll Officer for a Further Education College in West Yorkshire. This is a full time permanent role to start in February. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a detail–focused, values–driven environment and is looking to make a meaningful contribution within the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Payroll, Compensation & HR Systems Manager, the Payroll Officer will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for College staff.
• Support the end–to–end payroll function, working with sensitive personal and financial data while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance.
• Collate, calculate and input variable payroll data into the HR & Payroll system
• Process starters, leavers and contractual changes accurately and efficiently
• Check payroll information for accuracy, authorisation and completeness prior to processing
• Process monthly payroll, including payslips, expenses and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP etc.)
• Prepare manual payslips where required, using HMRC and pension guidance
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure payroll data sources (e.g. registers, increments, pay awards) are accurate
• Keep up to date with statutory, legislative and organisational changes affecting payroll and pensions
• Support payroll audits, year–end reconciliations and statutory returns
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies promptly
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong payroll background and a proactive, solutions–focused approach.

• Essential requirements include:
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Level 4 qualification in Payroll, Accountancy, or equivalent professional experience
• Previous experience in a payroll and/or HR environment
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation and data protection requirements
• Strong understanding of payroll processes across the full employee lifecycle
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and payroll systems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
• High levels of discretion when handling confidential information

Candidates will be required to have a DBS check for this role; if you do not have one Eden Brown can get one on your behalf.

If this role could be of interest, please contact Callum Boyle on (phone number removed) or

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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