Payroller

SF Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer for a temporary role lasting 3-6 months. This hybrid position involves accurately processing payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and addressing employee queries. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, a strong understanding of UK legislation, and proficiency in payroll systems and Excel. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a flexible working arrangement based in Solihull.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing, either in-house or outsourced.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and tax.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and internal policies.
• Respond to employee payroll queries promptly.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

Payroll software proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Temporary Payroll Officer (3-6 Months, Hybrid Working)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to support our payroll operations during a period of increased workload. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Prepare and process monthly/fortnightly/weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Input and validate payroll changes such as new starters, leavers, salary amendments, bonuses, overtime, and statutory payments.
• Reconcile payroll each period, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure correct calculations and reporting for PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, SSP, SMP, SPP, and other statutory obligations.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll best practice.
• Assist with year‑end processes, including P60s, P11Ds, and other statutory returns as required.

Systems & Data

• Maintain accurate employee payroll records within the payroll/HRIS systems.
• Support payroll systems updates, testing, and process improvements.
• Work with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity and alignment across systems.

Employee Support

• Respond to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Provide clear explanations around pay, deductions, tax, and benefits where needed.

Collaboration

• Liaise closely with HR, Finance, and department managers to ensure accurate payroll inputs.
• Support external audits and supply required payroll documentation when requested.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience in end‑to‑end payroll processing (in‑house or outsourced).
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, NI, and statutory payments.
• Proficient with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines.

You will have a hybrid working arrangement (3 office days per week). Role is based on the outskirts of Solihull.