Payroll Officer

Job Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office Based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Payroll & HR Officer to join a well-established business based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. This is a great role within a growing team, offering a varied position.
Key Responsibilities:
* End-to-end monthly payroll for 50+ employees, including HMRC RTI submissions, statutory deductions, year-end reporting (P60s and P11Ds), and payroll query resolution
* Administration of workplace pensions and employee benefits, ensuring accurate payroll and benefits records
* Preparation of HR documentation including contracts, offer letters, inductions, and internal communications
* Maintenance of employee records in line with GDPR requirements
* Management of absence and holiday records, including support for return-to-work processes
* Assistance with disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes
* Coordination of annual appraisal processes
* Support with salary reviews through benchmarking and market analysis
* Assistance with reward, recognition, and incentive programmes
Requirements:
Essential
* Demonstrable experience running UK payroll for 50+ staff
* Solid understanding of HMRC rules, RTI submissions, pensions, and year-end reporting (P60s/P11Ds)
* Background in HR administration and employee relations support
* High level of accuracy, organisation, and discretion
Desirable
* CIPP or CIPD qualified, or working towards
* Experience supporting ER processes such as disciplinaries, PIPs, and performance reviews
* Exposure to HR/payroll systems and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)