Robert Half is excited to partner exclusively with a progressive and growing business in Burgess Hill, to find a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional to play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and pension data, contributing to the seamless operation of a dynamic team. This fully on-suite, 5 days a week in office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurate Payroll Processing: Ensure compliant and timely processing of payroll and pension data, including interim payments, overtime, sick pay, bonuses, annual leave payments, and other payroll-related tasks.
- Staff Changes Management: Collate and finalise information on starters, leavers, salary changes, and miscellaneous amendments, including the calculation of final salary pay, holiday pay, pension administration, and P45 distribution.
- Collaboration with HR and Finance: Work closely with the HR team to process payroll-related HR matters and with the Finance team to authorise payroll payments.
- Absence Recording: Supervise the recording of staff absences, ensuring timely receipt of sick certificates and accurate data entry, while liaising with the Senior Absence Officer and HR team.
- Employee Support: Provide direct support to staff with salary-related HR queries, including salary calculations, leave entitlement, and salary references.
- Time sheet Processing: Process monthly time sheets, input additional hours into the payroll system, and oversee the administration of attachment of earnings orders and loan agreements.
- Reporting and Compliance: Prepare reports, including annual gender pay reporting, payroll-related audits, and statutory returns. Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including HMRC regulations and pension legislation.
- Pension Administration: Manage all aspects of pension schemes, from administration to year-end returns and compliance with audits.
- Continuous Improvement: Undertake payroll-related projects, provide payroll-specific advice, and keep up to date with relevant legislative changes.
- Team Collaboration: Support payroll, HR, and Finance teams in managing fluctuating workloads, ensuring the smooth running of the department.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong experience in payroll processing, with a good understanding of payroll systems and HR matters.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work methodically and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll issues clearly and empathetically to staff.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with payroll software systems.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including HMRC guidance, pension regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.
Annual salary: £35,000 - £40,000
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