Payroll Officer

About the Role

RECfinancial is seeking to fill the position of Payroll Officer for a reputable and expanding manufacturing company. The company’s location provides convenient access from Coalville, Glenfield, Hinckley, Wigston, Thurmaston, and Leicester city center. This role offers a great chance for a detail-oriented payroll expert who thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment where precision and excellent service are paramount. The successful candidate will manage payroll operations, ensuring the timely and accurate payment of employees, while also providing support for payroll compliance and administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process both weekly and monthly payrolls within established timeframes.
• Administer payroll records including new hires, terminations, pension contributions, and statutory payments.
• Calculate various payroll elements such as overtime, bonuses, holiday pay, and deductions.
• Keep thorough and precise employee payroll documentation and resolve payroll-related inquiries.
• Prepare payroll summary reports and perform regular payroll reconciliations.
• Contribute to Tax Year End procedures and statutory report generation.
• Maintain daily attendance and time records.
• Assist with absence management procedures.
• Ensure all payroll practices comply with current laws and company policies.

Candidate Profile

• Experience working in payroll within a busy, high-volume setting is essential.
• Proficiency with payroll software and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all payroll tasks.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines effectively.
• Confident communicator capable of professionally addressing payroll questions.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, capable of operating independently and within a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from 30000 to 35000 GBP.
• Full-time employment comprising 40 hours per week.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Onsite work location with parking facilities available.
• Chance to work for a successful manufacturing company.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Long-term job security with opportunities to enhance your payroll expertise.