Payroll Officer

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established business group to find an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team in Kings Langley — taking ownership of a varied and busy payroll function across a multi-site organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, enjoys working closely with HR, and wants to be a genuine key player in the smooth running of the business.

The Role

You'll be the first point of contact for all things payroll — supporting both in-house and outsourced payroll processes for the group, working alongside the HR team and reporting into the HR Director.

Day to day you'll be responsible for:

• Processing monthly payroll including starters, leavers, statutory payments, holiday pay, overtime and pension contributions
• Uploading pension contributions to the pensions portal
• Ensuring accurate data transfer between HR and payroll systems
• Producing payroll reports for Senior Management
• Managing employee benefits including joiners, leavers and annual renewals
• Administering salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and childcare vouchers
• Handling payroll queries from employees and providing clear guidance to departments
• Supporting implementation projects and ensuring compliance with legal regulations
• Exposure to international payroll processes

What We're Looking For

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience within a multi-site organisation — essential
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, IF functions and PivotTables
• Knowledge of ADP iHCM systems — highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A hands-on, can-do attitude with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines

What's on Offer

• Full time, office-based role | 9:00am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday
• 33 days holiday including UK bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health & Fitness Discount Vouchers
• Free staff parking
• Christmas & Birthday vouchers
• Dress Down Fridays
• Staff Rewards Voucher Scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Eye care vouchers & free flu vaccination

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kings Langley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English