Payroll Officer in Omagh

Job Role: Payroll Officer in OmaghOur client is a well-established and successful organisation with a significant presence across Northern Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team. This is a full-time, office-based position reporting directly to the Financial Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely administration and processing of payroll across the organisation.

The Role

• Maintain and update accurate employee payroll records.
• Process new starters and leavers, including P45s, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and record employee clock-ins and review and correct any anomalies in conjunction with relevant managers.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Update payroll for overtime, bonuses, pensions, health insurance and other ad-hoc payments.
• Calculate and process Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in accordance with individual employee contracts, terms and conditions and relevant statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sickness and absence.
• Provide monthly sickness and absence reports to HR.
• Monitor and maintain employee holiday records.
• Resolve payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with HR and management to ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date.
• Provide payroll reports and information to HR and management as required.
• Ensure all payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.
• Carry out general payroll administration and filing.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Assist with payroll-related queries and requirements from HMRC and other relevant bodies.
• Keep up to date with changes to payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Perform any other payroll-related duties as required by management.

The Successful Candidate

• A minimum of three years' experience in payroll processing, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience using Sage Payroll and an employee clocking/timekeeping system.
• Experience managing payroll from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, including starters, leavers, P45s, overtime, bonuses, pensions, SSP and SMP.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Previous experience working with HR and management on payroll and employee-related matters.
• Relevant payroll or finance qualifications would be desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Bizimply or similar timekeeping/employee management software would be preferable.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
• A professional, reliable and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider finance and HR team.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• 30 days' annual leave, inclusive of statutory bank holidays
• Company pension
• Staff discount
• Friendly, supportive and dynamic working environment
• Free car parking