Payroll Officer

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