Job ref: PO040326 Job type: Contract Location: Newry Closing date: Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 12:00 PAYROLL OFFICER - FIXED TERM CONTRACT Job Overview As Payroll Administrator, you will be at the heart of ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role where you will take ownership of payroll processes and compliance while liaising with managers & employees across the Company on all pay related matters. Main Activities/Tasks Updating information on the HRTime System (Time and Attendance) to ensure employee's hours of work and attendance records are accurately processed Planning Absences including Holidays, Sickness and Maternity Leave, Reporting on Hours worked, Updating shifts and shift patterns, Production of Overtime Reports Managing information flows with Payroll Processors and Payroll Team Setting up BACS on the banking system Creating and processing 3rd Party Payments on the bank. Setting Up Cycle to Work, Tech scheme and Savings schemes for payment. Processing Employee benefits and Salary Sacrifice Schemes including: Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity/Paternity Pay, Cycle to Work, Tech scheme, Child Care Vouchers etc. Review of Weekly and Monthly Payroll files before submitting for final approval. Weekly National Minimum Wage checks Maintaining accurate data on various HR systems, including shift patterns and reconciling absences Liaising with HR department on Payroll matters Liaising with Finance department with Payroll reporting. Responding to Employee payroll queries. Other ad hoc duties as and when required Essential Criteria: GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, OR relevant payroll/finance qualification (such as (CIPP) Certificate in Payroll, (AAT) Level 2/3) (or equivalent) Proven experience in payroll administration Experience processing weekly and/or monthly payroll Experience administering statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment Experience working with payroll software and Microsoft Excel Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work to strict deadlines Desirable Criteria: Full or part-qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) AAT Level 4 or advanced accounting qualification System Experience Experience with HMRC submissions (RTI - Real Time Information) Duration: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Location: Newry Additional Information: Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time. Benefits: Free life assurance Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 5% employer contribution Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) Wedding leave Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay Company Sick Pay Subsidised Canteen Facilities FREE On-site parking E-Car charging facilities on site Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Purchase Scheme Free Will-Writing Service Employee perks/discounts scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Employee well-being initiatives Employee recognition scheme Career development opportunities To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.