Payroller

SF Recruitment; Wychavon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer for a temporary position (3-6 months). The role involves processing payroll, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and supporting employees with payroll queries. Candidates should have proven payroll experience, strong knowledge of UK tax laws, and exceptional organisational skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring 3 office days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax and statutory payments.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll ensuring accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to queries.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

Payroll software proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Accuracy and attention to detail

Confidentiality

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, 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.
• 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