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Job Title: Payroll Administrator / Payroll OfficerDepartment: Finance / HRReports To: Payroll ManagerJob PurposeTo ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and providing a reliable payroll service to employees.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payrolls accurately and on timeCalculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory paymentsAdminister starters, leavers, salary changes, and employee recordsEnsure correct deductions for tax, National Insurance, pensions, and other benefitsSubmit payroll reports and returns to relevant authoritiesManage pension schemes, auto-enrolment, and statutory complianceRespond to payroll queries from employees professionally and confidentiallyReconcile payroll reports and liaise with finance for postingsMaintain payroll documentation and audit trailsSupport payroll audits and year-end processesSkills & CompetenciesStrong numerical accuracy and attention to detailExcellent organisational and time-management skillsAbility to handle confidential information with discretionGood communication skillsProficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft ExcelKnowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirementsQualifications & ExperiencePrevious experience in a payroll positionPayroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) desirable but not essentialUnderstanding of tax, NI, pensions, and statutory paymentsExperience with payroll software and HMRC submissionsPersonal AttributesHighly organised and methodicalReliable and dependableProfessional and approachable