Payroll

Payroll Officer

Location: Dudley (On‑site)
Salary: Up to £32,000
Hours: 35 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Time and Attendance

Administer time and attendance processes, including:

Creation of clock cards
Identifying and reporting anomalies
Calculating average holiday pay
Ensuring alignment of associate holidays
Calculating zero lost timeInput, process, and administer all payroll and benefits activity, including:

Overtime
Tax changes
Starters and leavers
All types of absences
Student loans
Benefit and salary approvals/changes
Calculate overtime, salary increases, shift payments, and benefits in line with payroll rules and procedures.Payroll Processing & Compliance

Assist with checking and signing off 4‑weekly payroll, including:

Producing payroll reports
BACS submissions
Third‑party payments
Ensure all payroll transactions are fully auditable.
Prepare PAYE and cheque requisitions.
Ensure all payroll deadlines are met, including tax year‑end.
Liaise with external bodies such as HMRC.Support & Administration

Support the Payroll & Benefits Manager with all payroll processing activities.
Provide general payroll business administration support.
Maintain payroll documentation, spreadsheets, and guidance notes.
Handle and respond to payroll and time & attendance queries from associates and managers.
Process manual payroll adjustments when required.
Undertake any additional duties necessary to ensure the role is carried out successfully.Mandatory Responsibilities

Observe Sunrise's Business Code of Conduct: "Do the Right Thing" at all times.
Perform duties in accordance with all relevant quality standards, processes, and policies.
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Environmental, and Welfare requirements.
Maintain general housekeeping standards.Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Minimum 3 years' payroll processing experience.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle high volumes of work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Intermediate MS Office skills.
Experience using SAGE 50 Payroll.Desirable

CIPP qualification.
Payroll Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
AAT qualification.
Advanced MS Office skills.
Experience using ASTROW Time & Attendance systems.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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