Payroll Officer in Omagh

Haughey Recruitment; Omagh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Staff discount

Free car parking

Friendly environment

Job summary

Haughey Recruitment client in Omagh seeks a Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll for the organisation. You will maintain records, process starters and leavers, and ensure timely payments in line with contracts and statutory requirements.

The role requests strong attention to detail, collaboration with HR and management, and the ability to meet tight payroll deadlines. Office-based with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' payroll processing experience.
• Experience with Sage Payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Knowledge of SMP, SSP and statutory payroll requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and process monthly payroll.
• Handle starters, leavers, overtime, bonuses and deductions.
• Provide payroll reports to HR and management and respond to queries.

Skills

Sage Payroll

Clocking/timekeeping

Excel

HR collaboration

Education

Payroll/finance qualification

Tools

Bizimply

Job description

Job Role: Payroll Officer in OmaghOur client is a well-established and successful organisation with a significant presence across Northern Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team. This is a full-time, office-based position reporting directly to the Financial Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely administration and processing of payroll across the organisation.

The Role

• Maintain and update accurate employee payroll records.
• Process new starters and leavers, including P45s, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and record employee clock-ins and review and correct any anomalies in conjunction with relevant managers.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Update payroll for overtime, bonuses, pensions, health insurance and other ad-hoc payments.
• Calculate and process Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in accordance with individual employee contracts, terms and conditions and relevant statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sickness and absence.
• Provide monthly sickness and absence reports to HR.
• Monitor and maintain employee holiday records.
• Resolve payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with HR and management to ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date.
• Provide payroll reports and information to HR and management as required.
• Ensure all payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.
• Carry out general payroll administration and filing.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Assist with payroll-related queries and requirements from HMRC and other relevant bodies.
• Keep up to date with changes to payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Perform any other payroll-related duties as required by management.

The Successful Candidate

• A minimum of three years' experience in payroll processing, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience using Sage Payroll and an employee clocking/timekeeping system.
• Experience managing payroll from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, including starters, leavers, P45s, overtime, bonuses, pensions, SSP and SMP.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Previous experience working with HR and management on payroll and employee-related matters.
• Relevant payroll or finance qualifications would be desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Bizimply or similar timekeeping/employee management software would be preferable.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
• A professional, reliable and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider finance and HR team.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• 30 days' annual leave, inclusive of statutory bank holidays
• Company pension
• Staff discount
• Friendly, supportive and dynamic working environment
• Free car parking