Payroll Officer (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) ?? Newry ?? Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm (flexible working available) ?? Hybrid working available after training Key Responsibilities Maintain and update employee data on the HRTime system (time and attendance) Manage absences including holidays, sickness, and maternity leave Produce reports on hours worked, overtime, and shift patterns Liaise with payroll processors and internal payroll team Set up and manage BACS payments and third-party payments Administer employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme) Process statutory payments including company sick pay and maternity/paternity pay Review weekly and monthly payroll files prior to approval Conduct weekly National Minimum Wage checks Maintain accurate payroll and HR system records Work closely with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related matters Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely manner Support with ad hoc duties as required Essential Criteria GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, or relevant payroll/finance qualification (e.g. CIPP Certificate, AAT Level 2/3) Proven experience in payroll administration Experience processing weekly and/or monthly payroll Knowledge of statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Benefits Free life assurance Pension salary sacrifice scheme (5% employer contribution) Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave (increasing with service) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Company sick pay Subsidised canteen Free on-site parking and electric car charging Cycle to Work and Tech Purchase schemes Free will-writing service Employee discounts and perks Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Well-being initiatives and recognition schemes Career development opportunities Skills: Payroll reports Payroll Administration Payroll Processing Payrolling Manage payroll Payroll Accounting HR Administration