Payroll Officer

About the role

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, a specialist care provider for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs, is looking for an experienced Payroll Officer. The role takes full ownership of payroll for around 800 employees across two monthly runs, one salaried and one hourly paid. It is a standalone position reporting directly to the HR Director, based at the Slough head office, with scope to improve processes and strengthen controls as the business grows.

Key responsibilities

• Process two monthly payrolls end to end in Sage 50 Payroll, from data collection through to BACS and reporting
• Manage the flow of hours from Workforce into payroll and resolve queries with managers before cut-off
• Process starters, leavers, promotions, contractual changes and salary adjustments
• Calculate and administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP
• Manage pensions and auto-enrolment, including assessments, uploads, opt-outs and re-enrolment
• Submit RTI returns to HMRC and resolve HMRC queries
• Complete year-end, including P60s, P11Ds and Class 1A returns
• Administer PAYE, National Insurance, student loans, attachment of earnings and National Minimum Wage compliance
• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers
• Maintain accurate payroll records, produce reports for HR and Finance, and identify improvements to payroll processes and controls

Required profile

• At least three years' experience running end-to-end payroll
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments, pensions and auto-enrolment, RTI and year-end
• Good understanding of how HR and payroll connect across the employee lifecycle
• Excellent attention to detail, methodical and organised approach
• Confident communicating with employees and managers at all levels
• Able to manage strict deadlines and stay calm under pressure
• Discretion and professionalism with sensitive information; willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (paid by the employer)
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered

Required skills

• Sage 50 Payroll
• UK payroll legislation and statutory payments

What we offer

• Salary of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
• 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising by one day per year of service up to five extra days
• Life insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and paid birthday off
• Blue Light Card reimbursement, Cycle to Work scheme and refer-a-friend scheme
• Paid induction and ongoing training