Payroll Officer

About the Position

We are currently partnering with our client based in Derry/Londonderry to recruit an experienced Payroll Executive. Working closely with Finance, HR, Production, and Line Management, you will ensure payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with HMRC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee payroll records, statutory payments, pensions, time and attendance systems, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies across the business.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for a large hourly paid and salaried workforce, including overtime, shift patterns, and variable pay.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in high-volume UK payroll processing.
• Proven experience managing both weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and payroll deductions.
• Experience using payroll and time & attendance systems, ideally Sage Payroll/Sage Micropay.

We Offer

• Hybrid working.
• Early finish every Friday at 12pm.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Private Medical Insurance, with the option to add family members.
• Life Assurance cover of 3x annual salary.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing business in a newly created role.
• Chance to make a significant impact on payroll processes, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and managed services company, partnering with clients to find the best talent and manage their workforce needs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.