Payroll Officer - 12-Month Maternity Cover

HTG-UK; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,780 - 30,287; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Contractual Sick Pay after 12 months

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Holiday Allowance 25 days + 8

Pension Scheme

Training induction and ongoing mentor­

Opportunities to grow and develop

Engaging Workplace Culture

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Job summary

HTG-UK in Wath-upon-Dearne is seeking a Payroll Officer for a temporary maternity cover contract up to 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a busy, supportive team and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include processing weekly and monthly payroll, maintaining payroll records, resolving queries, and ensuring compliance with legislation and HMRC.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll for all employees, including overtime and bonuses.
• Maintain and update payroll records, always ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to provide reports, insights, and support for compliance reviews.
• Resolving payroll discrepancies reported by staff and management and responding promptly to employee inquiries.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant payroll legislation and reporting requirements.
• Assisting with year-end processes, including P60s and audits.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Confidential information

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HTG-UK in Wath-upon-Dearne is seeking a Payroll Officer for a temporary maternity cover contract up to 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a busy, supportive team and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include processing weekly and monthly payroll, maintaining payroll records, resolving queries, and ensuring compliance with legislation and HMRC.