Payroll Officer

Company: James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Our client based in Central Birmingham is currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join their established team on a permanent basis. Our client is proud to be a leader in their industry sector, delivering services all across the UK, Europe, North Africa, North America and the Middle East.

The salary for the role is £30,000 – £32,000 per annum DOE, and the business offers two days a week working from home and three in the office.

The ideal candidate will have experience of handling end‑to‑end, monthly and weekly payroll.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

  • Processing three monthly payrolls and one weekly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring all weekly timesheets are reviewed and processed accurately and on schedule
  • Acting as the primary contact for advising and resolving varied employee payroll queries
  • Responsible for processing statutory deductions, including SMP, SPP, SSP and SAP
  • Processing starters and leavers, including P45s and updating employee records as required
  • Managing general payroll administration tasks, including data entry and inputting timesheets
  • Conducting regular payroll reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies, and provide ongoing support with pension administration, including contributions and related queries

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Experience of end‑to‑end payroll
  • Confidence in resolving payroll queries
  • Intermediate MS Excel level

Rewards and benefits:

  • Flexible working
  • 25‑days paid holiday, plus bank holidays
  • 5% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Free Travel Pass

Working hours:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00 or 09:00 – 17:00

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Posted: May 10th, 2026