Payroll Officer

Are you a hands-on Payroll professional who thrives on precision, ownership, and getting things done right? We're recruiting for an experienced Payroll Officer based on the Wirral to take the reins of a busy and growing payroll function within a well-established, multi-entity organisation.

Client Details

With a combined workforce of over 500 employees (and growing), this is a standalone position within a wider finance and HR structure. The business recently became part of a larger group and is going through exciting changes - including integrating new entities via TUPE, launching a PAYE scheme, and preparing for payroll system upgrades.

Description

Reporting into the senior leadership team, as the Payroll Officer you'll manage the payroll process across four UK entities using Sage. It's a hands-on, highly autonomous role where accuracy, trust, and initiative are key.

Key responsibilities:

• Running monthly payroll for approx. 250 salaried employees (expanding to 500+)
• Processing starters/leavers, statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP) and pensions
• Managing manual calculations, additional holiday pay, and P11D submissions
• Ensuring timely FPS and EPS submissions to HMRC
• Administering court-ordered deductions and benefits
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and pension providers
• Supporting the TUPE process and assisting with payroll integration projects
• Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll queries and compliance

Profile

As the successful Payroll Officer you will bring:

• 3+ years' experience in an end-to-end payroll role
• Proven experience using Sage Payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Confidence to manage payroll independently, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle manual calculations and complex queries
• Skilled in Excel (lookups, formulas, data formatting)
• Approachable, professional, and discreet when handling sensitive data

Bonus if you've worked in a multi-entity or TUPE transition environment, or have supported system improvements and automation.

Job Offer

This is more than a processing role - it's a chance to be the cornerstone of payroll in a business that's scaling and evolving. If you're looking for a position with ownership, variety and real impact, we want to hear from you.

Our client will offer you:

• Competitive salary (£30k-£45k depending on experience)
• 37-hour working week, early Friday finish
• 33 days holiday (including full Christmas closure and no bank holiday working)
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension & wellbeing support
• Opportunity to lead and modernise a payroll function within a supportive culture
• A business that values fairness, collaboration and long-term career development