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Job Post Details

Senior Payroll Officer - job post

The Vella Group
2.2 out of 5 stars
North West Region•Hybrid work
Up to £35,000 a year - Full-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.

Job details

Pay

  • Up to £35,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Overtime

Location

North West Region•Hybrid work

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Company pension

Full job description

Senior Payroll Officer

North-West based

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum – dependent on skills and qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working pattern: Remote / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to take ownership of the end‑to‑end monthly payroll for a growing UK workforce of around 600 employees across multiple sites, with headcount expected to increase to circa 1,000 employees over time.

This is a hands‑on role with full responsibility for payroll accuracy, compliance, and delivery. You’ll work closely with HR and Finance and act as the main point of contact for payroll across the business. As Vella continues to grow, the role offers the opportunity to help shape payroll processes and develop alongside the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of monthly payroll processing, including starters, leavers, pay changes, bonuses, deductions, and adjustments
  • Liaising with HR to validate payroll inputs such as absences, maternity/paternity, and contractual changes
  • Ensuring accurate PAYE, National Insurance, and statutory payment calculations
  • Managing workplace pensions, including auto‑enrolment, opt‑ins/outs, contribution uploads, and reconciliations
  • Administering salary sacrifice schemes and payroll‑related benefits
  • Preparing and submitting HMRC RTI filings (FPS/EPS)
  • Managing year‑end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds
  • Administering all Deduction of Earnings Orders (DEOs) in line with legal requirements
  • Reconciling payroll outputsand preparing payroll journals or working closely with Finance
  • Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries across the business
  • Identifying and implementing payroll process improvements as the organisation grows

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end UK payroll in a standalone or lead role
  • Experience processing payroll for large employee populations (ideally 400+ employees)
  • Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and statutory payments
  • Experience managing pensions, auto‑enrolment, and salary sacrifice schemes
  • Confident handling DEOs and complex payroll deductions
  • High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately to deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with payroll queries

Desirable

  • Experience supporting payroll in a multi‑site or growing organisation
  • Payroll system implementation, upgrade, or improvement experience
  • CIPP qualification or working towards one

Why Join Vella?

  • Join a growing organisation where payroll is a valued, business‑critical function
  • Take ownership of a large, complex, multi‑site payroll
  • Opportunity to improve and shape payroll processes as the business evolves
  • Remote / hybrid working with a stable 40‑hour week
  • A role with natural development over time, aligned to business growth

What You’ll Get in Return

We believe in taking care of our people. When you join The Vella Group, you’ll enjoy:

  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Pension scheme & death in service insurance
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Access to Perkbox – discounts on retail, travel, and more
  • MediCash – free healthcare support
  • Internal and external training to develop your skills
  • Childcare support – vouchers or workplace nursery benefit
  • Free parking and provided uniform

Location:

North-West based (remote/hybrid)

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