Payroll Officer

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.?We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more.?We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.?

Are you passionate about numbers and excel at building relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is key? If so, we want to hear from you! Our client is seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join their dynamic payroll department, reporting directly to the Payroll Manager. This role is pivotal in delivering an efficient and effective payroll support service.

Join Our team as a Payroll Officer!

Permanent

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Rate £25,500

What You'll Be Doing:

• Liaising with temps and internal/external customers, answering their queries with a friendly approach.
• Accurately inputting data in a timely manner to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Calculating Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Maternity Pay (SMP) along with all other statutory payments following set criteria.
• Responding to inquiries from external agencies, such as the Inland Revenue and DSS.
• Calculating additional payments and deductions as necessary.
• Administering customer payroll information, including timesheets, new starter files, and payroll reports.
• Handling errors and amendments with precision.
• Complying with statutory and company payroll procedures and deadlines.
• Maintaining confidentiality and urgency in all duties.
• Upholding the company values and acting as an ambassador for the payroll team.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience with UK payroll legislative requirements, including:
  • HMRC submissions
  • CMEC deductions
  • SSP/SMP & SSP deductions
  • Court Orders and other attachment of earnings
• The ability to manually process Tax and National Insurance calculations, both for UK and Irish payroll.
• A CIPP or equivalent qualification is essential.

Key Skills:

• Outstanding people skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An intermediate level of Excel proficiency.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and identify anomalies.

Competencies:

• A drive to achieve results.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Embracing change with a positive mindset.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn and adapt.
• Active listening and responsive communication.

Additional Information:

Occasional travel may be required (up to 20%).

If you are looking for a vibrant and supportive work environment where your skills can shine, apply now! Join our client in creating a seamless payroll experience for employees and make a real impact.

Don't miss the chance to be part of a fantastic team-submit your application today!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.