Payroll Officer (with HR responsibilities) Location: Tugby, Leicestershire (on-site) Salary: Up to £35,000 per year (DOE) Hours: Full-time, permanent Are you the go-to person for all things payroll – the one who keeps everyone paid correctly and on time, and actually enjoys getting into the detail? If you like owning end-to-end payroll, being trusted to get it right, and having a bit of variety with HR tasks thrown in, this Payroll Officer role in Tugby could be a great fit. The role – what you’ll be doing as Payroll Officer You’ll be the Payroll Officer for a busy operation, looking after around 350 employees and making sure payroll and HR processes run like clockwork. Payroll (your core focus): * Run end-to-end UK payroll across weekly and monthly cycles for both hourly and salaried staff. * Process starters and leavers, P45s, P60s, contractual changes, overtime, bonuses, shift premiums and allowances. * Calculate and process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP) and holiday pay for staff with variable or irregular hours. * Manage time & attendance imports, fix variances, chase missing data and lock down approvals to payroll deadlines. * Complete RTI submissions to HMRC and maintain accurate PAYE, NIC, student loans and attachment of earnings. * Handle pension auto-enrolment (assessments, opt-ins/outs, contributions) and liaise with pension providers. * Own payroll controls – reconciliations, payroll journals and month-end packs for Finance. * Resolve payroll queries from employees and managers in a friendly, clear and helpful way. * Maintain GDPR-compliant payroll records and support year-end tasks such as P60s and P11D data gathering. HR & employee lifecycle (nice mix of variety): * Take responsibility for end-to-end employee lifecycle admin – offers, contracts, onboarding, changes, leavers, HR letters and system updates. * Manage all administration in the digital HR and payroll systems, updating sensitive data accurately and promptly. * Create, update and administer HR procedures, making sure managers know what to do and how to log things correctly. * Train and support managers on HR and payroll best practice, systems use and basic compliance. * Help monitor KPIs and deadlines so HR, payroll and the wider operation keep running smoothly. * Spot process gaps or clunky steps and suggest sensible improvements to make life easier for everyone. You’ll be seen as the “safe pair of hands” for payroll and HR admin – the person people trust to get things right. What we’re looking for We’re open-minded, but you’ll likely tick most of these: * Solid, recent UK payroll experience – ideally in a Payroll Officer or Payroll Administrator role. * Comfortable running end-to-end payroll in a busy, high-volume environment. * Experience with at least one mainstream payroll/HR system (e.g. Employment Hero, Sage, IRIS, SD Worx, ADP, iTrent, etc.). * Confident using Excel for payroll tasks (lookups, pivot tables, basic formulas). * Up-to-date understanding of UK payroll legislation, RTI, pensions auto-enrolment and holiday pay rules for irregular hours. * Happy to get involved in HR admin and employee lifecycle processes – or keen to learn and take that on. * High attention to detail, discretion with confidential information and a calm approach under time pressure. * Strong communicator – you enjoy helping people and can explain payroll and HR info in plain English. If you’ve been solely responsible for payroll in a previous role, or looked after 200–400 employees, that’s a real plus. What’s on offer * Salary up to £35,000 DOE. * A stable, full-time Payroll Officer role with a reputable business. * On-site working in Tugby with a supportive team around you. * Pension and standard benefits (full details at interview). * The chance to shape how payroll and HR processes run as the business grows. Sound like you? If you’re a Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator or Payroll & HR Officer looking for your next step in Tugby – or you’re ready to move into a role with more ownership and HR involvement – we’d love to hear from you