Payroll Officer
JOB_53235134695897Job type
PermanentLocation
LiverpoolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£28,000-£34,000
PAYROLL OFFICER | LIVERPOOL | £34K
Job Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday–Friday), option for part-time
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday–Friday), option for part-time
Job Purpose
To ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll records by compiling, organising and entering data into an integrated HR and Payroll system. The role ensures staff are paid correctly and on time, in line with contractual terms and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing
- Input pay claims for overtime and casual staff.
- Process new starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
- Ensure accurate deductions for tax, National Insurance, student loans, car parking, and attachment of earnings orders.
- Handle payroll queries from staff and managers in a professional and empathetic manner.
- Run month-end and year-end reports, including RTI submissions (FPS and EPS), BACS files, and costing reports.
- Generate monthly and ad hoc reports to ensure payroll integrity (e.g. gross-to-net, out-of-balance, payment breakdowns).
- Support and advise the Payroll & Pensions Officer as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll data in line with GDPR and internal data protection policies.
- Process final payments and holiday adjustments for leavers; issue P45s.
- Action HMRC notifications (P9T and P9X).
- Calculate and report the monthly Apprenticeship Levy.
- Maintain e-preferences and distribute payslips and P60s electronically.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of payroll procedures.
- Organise and maintain payroll records (both paper and digital).
General Duties
- Provide flexible support across the wider team and contribute to cross-functional projects.
- Participate in training and appraisal processes.
- Adhere to organisational policies including those on equality, health and safety, and data protection.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
- Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Proficient in using payroll and HR systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
If you are interested in this role then please apply via the link or contact me directly on James.Hughes1@Hays.com or 0151 242 0740
Payroll OfficerJOB_532351346958972025-08-132025-11-11
Talk to James Hughes, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Liverpool, Part 2nd Floor, 5 St Paul’s Square, Telephone 0333 010 6397Click here to access our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights in relation to this.
JOB_53235134695897