Are you someone who loves accuracy, thrives on organisation, and enjoys supporting people? We’re looking for a caring, detail‑driven Payroll Officer to join our team in Wellingborough for a 12‑month interim role.
Location: Wellingborough
Hours: Full time 40hours per week but open to discuss Part Time
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Enhanced holiday entitlement, Company sick pay, Life insurance, Health cash plans, Family‑friendly policies, EV/ULEV car scheme, Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll work closely with our Group Payroll Manager to ensure our colleagues across the Group are paid accurately and on time. You’ll help maintain clean, reliable payroll and HR data, ensuring our processes run smoothly and always remain compliant.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the smooth running of payroll across all Group companies
- Processing overtime, pay changes and monthly updates
- Completing payroll accuracy checks
- Assisting with annual pay reviews
- Supporting employees with payroll queries
- Helping with pension reporting and provider submissions
- Preparing data for P11Ds and benefits calculations
- Maintaining accurate employee records in payroll/HR systems
- Conducting regular data checks and housekeeping
- Supporting audits with organised, compliant records
- Assisting with expenses and Barclaycard claims
- Supporting annual benefit renewals and scheme joiners/leavers
- Always handling sensitive information with care and discretion
- Working collaboratively with our HR and Finance colleagues when needed
Required Skills:
- Strong numeracy skills and confidence with Microsoft Excel and Word
- A sharp eye for detail and accuracy
- Good organisational skills and comfort with routine processes
- Sensitivity and respect when handling confidential information
- The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Warm, clear communication skills — both written and spoken
Desirable:
- Experience in payroll processing
- Familiarity with HR systems
Qualifications
- A good general education, including GCSE English & Maths (Level 2 or above)
At Whitworth Brothers ltd, we’ve been milling quality flour for over 130 years—and we’re still growing strong. Our world class mills coupled with our continued investment in our people and our estate mean we are a market leading business that helps to feed the nation.
Whether you’re behind the wheel delivering our goods, keeping production running smoothly, or supporting operations from head office, you’ll play a vital role in our success.
Ready to be part of something bigger?
Apply today and start your journey with Whitworth Brothers!
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