Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

£42,782 per annum

Permanent opportunity in Wrexham

Additional Benefits:

Long Service Holiday Increases.
Quarterly Attendance Bonus
Company Sick Pay - 6 months at Full Pay (subject to qualifying period)
Learning and Development Opportunities (Study Support).
Access to My Staff Shop - Discount portal on retail, activities, leisure, etc.
Subsidised Canteen
Free Parking
The role:

An established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to take full ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery. This role is pivotal in ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in line with current legislation across both monthly and fortnightly cycles.

Main Duties of the Payroll Officer:

Manage end-to-end payroll for monthly and fortnightly cycles using Sage Payroll
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (FPS/EPS, deductions, year-end processes, levy administration)
Maintain accurate payroll records, reconciliations, and finance journals.
Administer pensions and employee benefits, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Support audits and produce payroll and labour cost reports.
Act as first point of contact for payroll queries.
Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure data accuracy and controls.
Provide support on time and attendance where required.
Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
The Payroll Officer will have the following:

Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll, with the ability to independently manage multiple payrolls.
Experience processing both monthly and fortnightly payrolls.
Solid understanding of year-end payroll activities and statutory submissions.
Intermediate Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
Understanding of time and attendance processes.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across departments.
A collaborative and flexible approach to work.
Payroll qualification and/or significant practical payroll experience.
Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment would be advantageous.
The company:

The organisation thrives on innovation and are dedicated to providing top-tier IT solutions that drive business success.  The company provides Competitive benefits and opportunities for training, development, and career progression within a global group.

Additional skills/job titles: Payroll Lead, Payroll Supervisor, Payroll & Time Management Officer

To Apply:

This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.

Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days.  If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.

All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.

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