Payroll Officer Location: Melton Mowbray (on-site) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: Up to £32,000 per year (DOE) Sector: Reputable retail business The brief: Keep payroll accurate, compliant, and on time for a busy retail operation. If you’re detail-driven, love clean reconciliations, and can calmly hit cut-offs in a high-volume setting, you’ll fit right in. What you’ll do * Run end-to-end UK payroll across weekly and monthly cycles (hourly and salaried staff). * Process starters/leavers, P45/P60, contractual changes, overtime, shift premiums, and allowances. * Calculate and process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP) and holiday pay for variable/irregular hours. * Manage time & attendance imports, chase/mend variances, and lock down approvals to deadlines. * Complete RTI submissions to HMRC; maintain PAYE/NIC, student loans, and attachment of earnings. * Handle pension auto-enrolment (assessments, opt-ins/outs, contributions) and liaise with providers. * Own payroll controls: reconciliations, payroll journals, and month-end packs for Finance. * Resolve employee and manager queries with clear, helpful communication. * Maintain GDPR-compliant records and support year-end (P60, P11D data gathering). * Spot process gaps and drive small, sensible improvements. What you’ll bring * Solid, recent UK payroll experience. * Working knowledge of a mainstream payroll system (e.g., Sage, IRIS, SD Worx, ADP, iTrent) and confident Excel skills (lookups, pivots) is desirable. * Up-to-date grasp of payroll legislation, RTI, pensions auto-enrolment, and holiday pay rules for irregular hours. * Accuracy, discretion, and a can-do attitude under tight deadlines. What’s on offer * Salary up to £32,000 DOE. * A stable role with a reputable retail brand and supportive team. * Pension and standard retail benefits (full details at interview). * Career growth as the function and business continue to scale. How to apply Click to apply now for this Payroll Officer position