Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

You could be working with our client who are a key driving force in leveraging technology and innovation to enhance the delivery of healthcare services.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join the team!

Reward: £27K – £32K base salary plus company benefits

Normal Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm (flexible start and finish times between 8am to 6pm)

Location: Belfast – Office Based

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes for our employees in compliance with UK & ROI payroll legislation and company policies. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll calculations, maintain employee records, handle statutory requirements, and provide exceptional service to our employees.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and organize employee data, including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and other relevant information for accurate payroll processing.
• Process payroll calculations, considering factors such as hourly rates, salaries, deductions, tax codes, and statutory requirements.
• Stay up to date with relevant payroll legislation, tax codes, and employment laws to ensure compliance and accurate deductions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal details, tax codes, and payroll-related information.
• Handle employee benefits administration, such as health insurance, pensions, and other company-provided perks.
• Generate and analyse payroll reports, including payslips, tax reports, pension reports, and summaries of earnings and deductions.
• Address and resolve employee queries and concerns related to payroll, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution.
• Manage year-end payroll processes, including issuing annual statements, preparing, and submitting annual reports to tax authorities, and providing necessary information for year-end financial reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the HR department to ensure accurate employee records and seamless coordination between payroll and HR functions.
• Work with the finance team to provide payroll-related information for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the payroll function.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in payroll management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role, managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, and employment laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software/systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to interact with employees, HR, and finance teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Education and Certification:

• Professional certifications in payroll (e.g., CIPP) are desirable.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
The team at Abacus manages a range of permanent and contract positions throughout Northern Ireland, the UK and the Republic of Ireland. If you are experienced and/or professionally qualified we can support your job search.
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