Overview
Payroll Officer at Avara Foods, a leading UK food business that supplies chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and restaurants. Avara owns and manages its entire supply chain, from farms to factory to customer door, supporting a fast‑paced FMCG environment.
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 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.
Benefits
* From £30,000 per annum DOE
* 31 days holiday allowance
* 5% pension
* 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
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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