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)