The Payroll Officer is responsible for managing the delivery and processing of multiple, high volume payrolls for Decora and other Mzuri Group companies to ensure an efficient, accurate and proactive service.
Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 2pm (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Lisburn, BT28 2FL
*This role is office based at Decora Head Office in Lisburn.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Manage delivery, processing and approval of weekly and monthly payroll for Decora and other Mzuri Group companies.
* In conjunction with the Senior Payroll Officer, undertake annual tasks including life assurance and health cash plan renewals, PAYE settlement, P11d submissions, salary reviews and annual leave entitlements.
* Liaise with 3 rd party payroll, insurance brokers, health cash plan and pension providers.
* Manage monthly payroll tasks to include health cash plan joiners / leavers, charitable giving, childcare vouchers.
* Manage the payroll inbox, ensuring queries are responded to and resolution provided in a timely manner.
* Ensure Decora and the wider Mzuri Finance teams are provided with payroll reports for month end reconciliations.
* Provide payroll data to external bodies including auditors and insurers when required.
* Manage employer obligations in relation to pensions, weekly administration and auto-enrolment.
* Ensure statutory payments e.g. SSP, SMP and SPP are calculated and processed.
* Liaise closely with the Senior Payroll Officer and the wider HR team to ensure payroll related administration throughout the full employee life cycle are completed e.g. new starter processes, statutory payments, annual leave and leaver processes.
* Ensure the administration of the Time and Attendance System is completed accurately e.g. absence reporting, shift schedules, annual leave records etc.
* Weekly and monthly headcount reporting and updating employee logs.
* Administration of return to work processes.
* General Payroll / HR administration and processing system changes and updates.
* Processing agency workers timesheets.
* Updating payroll work processes and SOPs.
* Keep up to date with any legislative or compliance changes to payroll.
* Contribute to payroll projects as directed by line manager and in line with HR objectives.
* Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a payroll function in a medium to large business
* Have demonstrable understanding of employer payroll, compliance and pension obligations
* Knowledge of Payroll, HR and Time and Attendance systems
* Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office Excel
* Confidential in all matters
* Professional approach
* Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
* Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to work in, and adapt to, a rapidly changing environment
* Previous experience of payroll software packages
* Working knowledge of matters relating to terms and conditions of employment and general employment legislation
* Experience gained within a medium to large manufacturing or FMCG environment
* Knowledge of PAMS and North Time Data / Workflow Infinity
What we offer
* Enhanced annual leave with additional for long service
* Attendance rewards- quarterly £50
* Loyalty bonus
* Long service awards
* Health Shield benefit upon 6 months service
* Discount on company products- up to 50%
* Life assurance upon one years service
* Employee assistance programme upon one years service
* On-site parking
To apply
Please forward your CV and covering letter, which demonstrate how the above criteria are met, through the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Closing date: Friday, 29th August 2025.
*Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK.
Link to this job
https://www.decora.co.uk/careers/payroll-officer-2/
Location Lisburn, BT28 2FL Department Payroll Employment Type Permanent, Full-time Minimum Experience 2 years’ experience working in a payroll function in a medium to large business
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