Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Specialist / Payroll Adviser / Payroll Advisor / Payroll Technician / Payroll Analyst Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid) 9-Month Contract £150 - £175 per day (Inside IR35) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Officer to join one of our leading clients on a 9-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy payroll team supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services. The role is predominantly remote, with one day per week required in the Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire office. Key Responsibilities • Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines. • Input and maintain payroll records, including new starters, leavers and contractual changes. • Manually calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, as well as PAYE, National Insurance and holiday pay. • Administer employee benefits, salary sacrifice schemes and third-party payments. • Ensure payroll complies with current HMRC legislation and tax coding requirements. • Support payroll reconciliations, including year-end processes and statutory reporting. • Provide a high level of customer service when responding to payroll-related queries. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role you will have: • Previous payroll processing experience within a busy payroll environment. • Experience using payroll systems such as Resourcelink, SAP, or similar payroll software. • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including tax codes, PAYE and statutory payments. • Experience administering employee benefits, salary sacrifice arrangements and third-party deductions. • Experience supporting payroll reconciliations and year-end payroll activities. • Excellent numerical accuracy and data entry skills with strong attention to detail. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach. If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.