As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our Payroll and People Services at Avara Foods, and we're looking for a highly competent and motivated Payroll Officer to join our dedicated team. As a Payroll Officer you'll be working Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00.
Responsibilities
* Administer and process weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple employee groups, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Maintain payroll records, input data and reconcile information within the payroll system.
* Calculate and process statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP, etc.) in line with current legislation.
* Manage starters, leavers and contractual changes, ensuring data integrity across HR and payroll systems.
* Liaise with HR, Finance and departmental managers to resolve payroll queries promptly.
* Support year‑end processes including P60s, P11Ds and audit requirements.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR and maintain confidentiality of employee information.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in payroll processes and systems.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in end‑to‑end payroll processing within a fast‑moving, high‑volume environment, ideally FMCG or manufacturing.
* Demonstrated ability to manage both weekly and monthly payrolls.
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance.
* Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and organisational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general payroll reporting tools.
* Experience using Midland HR iTrent software is a strong advantage.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
About Avara Foods
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well‑known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
Benefits
* From £30,000 per annum DOE
* 31 days holiday allowance
* 5% pension contribution
* Life assurance & insurance
* Various lifestyle benefits such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well‑known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
* Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support and wellbeing assessments
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