Payroll Officer

Job Title

Are you an experienced Payroll Officer who is comfortable managing a large monthly payroll and enjoys working in a busy operational environment?

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a well-established business in Wrexham. This is an important role within the HR team, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for around 500 employees across hourly paid and salaried positions.

This is not a small payroll. You will need to have previous experience managing a significant employee population and be confident dealing with a payroll that includes overtime, time and attendance, shift payments, sickness, maternity, statutory payments, and other variable pay elements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process for approximately 500 employees
• Processing payroll accurately and within strict deadlines
• Managing payroll for both hourly paid and salaried employees
• Processing new starters, leavers, salary changes, promotions, transfers, and contractual amendments
• Processing variable payroll information including overtime, shift payments, allowances, bonuses, attendance, absence, and other payments
• Working closely with operational and production teams to validate timesheets, attendance records, overtime, and working hours
• Using time and attendance information to ensure payroll is processed accurately
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and other applicable payments
• Managing PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, student loans, and other statutory deductions
• Administering workplace pension processes including enrolments, opt-outs, and contribution changes
• Completing payroll checks, reconciliations, and validation before payroll is finalised
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Producing payroll reports and providing accurate information to HR, Finance, and management
• Liaising with HMRC, pension providers, and payroll system providers where required
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring all employee information is handled confidentially
• Supporting month-end and year-end payroll activities