Payroll Officer
Location: Leeds
Contract: Permanent
Job Title Variations: Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Specialist
The Team
As part of our dynamic HR Operations function, the Payroll team plays a critical role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. You'll be joining a small, close-knit team made up of a Payroll Manager and one other Payroll Officer, working together to support our international workforce across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Ceuta, and Spain.
The Role
We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processes for assigned regions. You'll take responsibility for accurate inputting of data, compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with finance, HR, and external providers to ensure a seamless payroll experience for our colleagues.
Typical Day-to-Day Tasks
* Input and upload payment and deduction data in line with payroll schedules
* Conduct pre- and post-processing checks to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
* Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and statutory bodies to ensure timely and correct payments
* Perform pay period and year-end processes, including statutory returns
* Investigate and resolve employee and external agency queries
* Maintain up-to-date payroll processing documentation
* Support payroll reconciliations against the general ledger with Finance
* Proactively suggest and implement process improvements
* Provide cover and cross-training within the payroll team
What You’ll Bring
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Experience in a high-volume payroll environment
* Proven ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
* Working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, NI, tax, Auto Enrolment and RTI
* Strong IT skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
* Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload under pressure
Desirable Experience
* Payroll experience across ROI and other international locations
* Background in retail payroll
* Familiarity with Zellis Resourcelink
* Experience preparing payroll reports for leadership and Finance teams
* Understanding of payroll-related accounting principles
The Impact
Payroll is more than numbers — it’s about trust, accuracy, and providing a seamless experience to our colleagues across multiple countries. Your role directly contributes to employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Location & Working Pattern
This is a permanent role based at our Leeds office, with potential for hybrid working after onboarding.
Ready to take ownership of multi-region payroll in a collaborative, people-first business?
Apply today and join our team in delivering precision where it matters most.
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