Senior Payroll Officer

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis

Duties include;

• Manage and process high-volume weekly and monthly payrolls for employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments in compliance with statutory regulations (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.).
• Handle complex payroll calculations and adjustments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and ensure compliance with HMRC, pension schemes (e.g. LGPS, NEST), and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports and year-end returns (e.g., P11Ds).
• Use payroll SAP Success Factors system to manage data and generate reports.
• Upload net payments to banking systems and reconcile payroll transactions.
• Monitor KPIs and performance indicators related to payroll service delivery.
• Liaise with internal departments (HR, Finance, IT) and external bodies (HMRC, pension providers).
• Respond to employee queries and resolve complaints or discrepancies.
• Ensure robust internal controls and data protection practices.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as overpayments or data breaches.
• Contribute to payroll system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives for SAP success factors
• Support the development of payroll strategies and process improvements.

You will have;

Deep understanding of payroll p...