Job Title: Payroll Officer Salary: £26,135 - £29,000 per annum (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Type: Permanent Location: Lytham St Annes Start Date: ASAP Work Pattern: Monday – Friday (Fully office based) We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy Payroll & Benefits Team within a leading retail business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with end-to-end payroll experience who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will be a key part of the payroll function, processing payments for over 1,000 employees while also contributing to the delivery of payroll and HR solutions that improve operational efficiency and support internal stakeholders. Key Duties and Responsibilities: End-to-end payroll processing for over 1,000 employees with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy Making informed and accurate decisions on payroll matters Supporting reporting and analysis, including National Living Wage compliance and Gender Pay Gap analysis Recording and calculating absence-related data including sickness, holidays, maternity and paternity leave Managing timesheet calculations and attachments of earnings Reviewing payroll-related emails and taking appropriate action Administering employee benefits including pensions Acting as a key point of contact for payroll queries from employees and stakeholders Supporting the wide...