Payroll Officer Finance · Leeds (UK) ·

Tombola; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage payroll processes for multiple regions. You will ensure accurate payments, comply with local regulations, and improve payroll efficiency. Join a collaborative team focused on employee satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for assigned regions.
• Conduct pre- and post-processing checks for accurate payments.
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers for timely payments.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Time Management

Education

Working Knowledge of UK Payroll Legislation

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Payroll Officer

Location: Leeds
Contract: Permanent
Job Title Variations: Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Specialist

The Team

As part of our dynamic HR Operations function, the Payroll team plays a critical role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. You'll be joining a small, close-knit team made up of a Payroll Manager and one other Payroll Officer, working together to support our international workforce across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Ceuta, and Spain.

The Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processes for assigned regions. You'll take responsibility for accurate inputting of data, compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with finance, HR, and external providers to ensure a seamless payroll experience for our colleagues.

Typical Day-to-Day Tasks

• Input and upload payment and deduction data in line with payroll schedules
• Conduct pre- and post-processing checks to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and statutory bodies to ensure timely and correct payments
• Perform pay period and year-end processes, including statutory returns
• Investigate and resolve employee and external agency queries
• Maintain up-to-date payroll processing documentation
• Support payroll reconciliations against the general ledger with Finance
• Proactively suggest and implement process improvements
• Provide cover and cross-training within the payroll team

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in a high-volume payroll environment
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, NI, tax, Auto Enrolment and RTI
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload under pressure

Desirable Experience

• Payroll experience across ROI and other international locations
• Background in retail payroll
• Familiarity with Zellis Resourcelink
• Experience preparing payroll reports for leadership and Finance teams
• Understanding of payroll-related accounting principles

The Impact

Payroll is more than numbers — it’s about trust, accuracy, and providing a seamless experience to our colleagues across multiple countries. Your role directly contributes to employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Location & Working Pattern

This is a permanent role based at our Leeds office, with potential for hybrid working after onboarding.

Ready to take ownership of multi-region payroll in a collaborative, people-first business?
Apply today and join our team in delivering precision where it matters most.