Our client is a successful, well-established firm in Leeds city centre who are experiencing strong strategic growth. In reaction to continued success, we are recruiting for a highly skilled payroll officer to manage a portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish, including various workplace pension schemes, process and manage payments, collaborate with managers and ultimately be responsible for all payroll functions.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience within payroll and possess strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently under pressure, and excellent communication abilities. Ideally you will have experience with Sage 50.
Oy client offers a superb environment, to be part of a supportive team and ongoing development.
If you are looking for your next opportunity within a proactive and productive HR team., please send us your CV today.
Occasional travel to secondary site within Yorkshire might be required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of payroll clients, including workplace pension schemes.
* Process BACs payments for clients.
* Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs.
* Set up new payroll clients.
* Handle advanced payroll tasks such as setting up pension schemes, PAYE scheme closures, and payroll analysis.
* Collaborate with managers and team members on payroll inquiries and reporting.
* Assist in training and development for Payroll Administrators.
* Address employee inquiries and liaise with clients directly via email and telephone.
* Maintain files, records, and department database.
* Complete tasks on spreadsheets/word documents for analysis and team development.
* Assist the manager and team members with organizational tasks.
* Provide recommendations to the Manager regarding client methods and procedures on payrolls.
Skills & Qualifications:
* Ability to work independently and under pressure.
* Experience using Sage 50 payroll.
* Effective workload prioritization.
* Excellent communication skills with team members, clients, and occasionally employees on payrolls.
* Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
* Literate and numerate.
* CIPP qualifications (desirable but not mandatory).
* Experience working in a payroll bureau environment.
* Good attention to detail.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Professional and helpful demeanour.
* Willingness to learn and apply new skills.
* Strong communication skills.