Payroll Officer Finance Leeds (UK)

Payroll Officer

Location: Leeds
Contract: Permanent
Job Title Variations: Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Specialist

The Team

As part of our dynamic HR Operations function, the Payroll team plays a critical role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. You'll be joining a small, close-knit team made up of a Payroll Manager and one other Payroll Officer, working together to support our international workforce across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Ceuta, and Spain.

The Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processes for assigned regions. You'll take responsibility for accurate inputting of data, compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with finance, HR, and external providers to ensure a seamless payroll experience for our colleagues.

Typical Day-to-Day Tasks

• Input and upload payment and deduction data in line with payroll schedules
• Conduct pre- and post-processing checks to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and statutory bodies to ensure timely and correct payments
• Perform pay period and year-end processes, including statutory returns
• Investigate and resolve employee and external agency queries
• Maintain up-to-date payroll processing documentation
• Support payroll reconciliations against the general ledger with Finance
• Proactively suggest and implement process improvements
• Provide cover and cross-training within the payroll team

What You'll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in a high-volume payroll environment
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, NI, tax, Auto Enrolment and RTI
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload under pressure

Desirable Experience

• Payroll experience across ROI and other international locations
• Background in retail payroll
• Familiarity with Zellis Resourcelink
• Experience preparing payroll reports for leadership and Finance teams
• Understanding of payroll-related accounting principles

The Impact

Payroll is more than numbers - it's about trust, accuracy, and providing a seamless experience to our colleagues across multiple countries. Your role directly contributes to employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Location & Working Pattern

This is a permanent role based at our Leeds office, with potential for hybrid working after onboarding.

Ready to take ownership of multi-region payroll in a collaborative, people-first business?
Apply today and join our team in delivering precision where it matters most.