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Job title: Payroll Officer

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 2 days on site)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,500 per annum PAYE

Role Purpose

Working as part of a busy Payroll Team, completing weekly and monthly tasks in line with the payroll requirements, running the payroll tick lists, processing statutory deductions, investigating and responding to associate pay queries. Must be able to complete manual calculations for Tax, National insurance and a general understanding of Pensions.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from temporary workers and internal/external stakeholders.
Accurately input payroll data in a timely manner, ensuring all deadlines are consistently met.
Calculate statutory payments such as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) in line with current legislation.
Administer and manage auto-enrolment pension schemes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Respond to information requests from external agencies, including HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Process additional payments and deductions as required, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Maintain and manage payroll documentation, including timesheets, new starter records, payroll reports, inactive employee lists, and audit trails.
Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, errors, and amendments efficiently.
Adhere to all statutory and internal payroll procedures, maintaining compliance and data integrity.
Prioritise tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Support the Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator with any additional duties as required.
Confidently perform manual calculations for tax, National Insurance (NI), and Student Loan (SL) deductions for both UK and Irish payrolls.
Represent the payroll team with professionalism, upholding company values and contributing to a positive team culture.Essential Skills & Experience

Demonstrated ability to perform accurate manual payroll calculations.
Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation; familiarity with Irish payroll processes is advantageous.
Proven experience managing HMRC submissions, court orders, and CMEC deductions.
Possession of a CIPP qualification or equivalent is desirable.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP and data validation.
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Capable of working efficiently under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic team environment.Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

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