Payroll Officer

So, what will I be doing? We are on the lookout for an experienced Payroll Officer you will be joining the friendly and dedicated People Services team in a senior capacity. You will be based at our modern and quirky Acorn House office in Highbridge. This role is all about managing the operation of monthly payrolls. Attention to detail is key, ensuring that payments are made accurately to our co-owners. Knowledge of using payroll systems and working with large data sets is essential, as is a good working knowledge of Excel. Key responsibilities will include: * Process all monthly payrolls including: pensions uploads, FPS and EPS processing. Processing all payroll changes (new starters, leavers, overtime, SMP, SSP, etc); preparing all necessary reports from our payroll and HRIS systems, running the payroll calculations and preparation of the BACs payments for the payroll * Support the People Service Administrators with maintenance of internal people systems information and e-filing systems (employee records) * Supporting the People Services Administrators with the completion of the on-boarding process, in monitoring and reporting on the submission of all new starter paperwork (either via our applicant tacking system (ATS or paper copies) * Treating all data with strict confidence * Creating and maintaining e-files * Be the first point of contact for all payroll technical queries and any queries regarding payroll system and Employee Self Service software issues. * Supporting the HRBPs and Team Managers with ER queries and administration * Maintaining internal people systems information. Sounds interesting, what do I need? The important things * A proven track record of running the payroll process for a similar sized organization * Extensive payroll experience with excellent technical skills * Good numerical and academic level of education and good IT skills (particularly with Microsoft Excel) * Experience of liaising with departmental managers and HMRC * Experience of working within a busy team environment and to tight deadlines Even better if: * A payroll qualification is desirable * HR Administration experience * Experience of working in the food manufacturing industry is also desirable * Experience of MHR iTrent payroll and Business Objects * A mindset of continuous improvement * Experience with system implementation and process changes Why should I join the family? We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest organic foods under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK’s major retailers. We are a purposeful business, driven to make positive impacts on the world as we seek to Nurture and Nourish People and Planet. We have now moved into a new era as a business, expanding beyond dairy. We are committed to making great food, the right way forever. We’re sure you don’t need convincing, but there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer including: * 33 day's Holiday per year * non-contributory pension scheme * life cover * healthcare cash back plan * cycle to work scheme * subsidized Yeo Valley products and services * preferential rates with our partners * annual bonus (as part of the Employee Benefit Trust, based on company performance for the year) * learning and development opportunities; we’re committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can. So, we recommend you get your application in straight away – and don’t miss the opportunity to join us! Unfortunately, we’re not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time. Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we will only accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction