Job Title:
Payroll Officer
Location:
On-Site, Rittal- CSM Ltd, Plymouth.
Salary:
Up to £45,000, dependant on qualifications and experience, plus bonus.
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, Full-time
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies’ major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.
About Us
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth across the business and an exciting project to upgrade our SAP Payroll system, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a fixed-term contract. This role has been created to provide additional capacity and support to the payroll team as they manage increasing employee numbers while delivering a significant payroll system enhancement project.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with stakeholders across engineering, production, and quality, influencing procurement strategy and contributing to business performance.
As Payroll Officer, you will provide vital support to our payroll team during a period of business growth and system enhancement. You will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while assisting with payroll administration and employee queries.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
- Set up employees and agency workers on payroll systems.
- Process agency timesheets and payroll-related data.
- Assist with time evaluation activities and resolve clocking issues.
- Maintain employee work schedules and shift patterns.
- Support manual payroll calculations where required.
- Manage payroll inbox queries and provide timely responses.
- Assist with employee expenses processing.
- Input and maintain sickness-related payroll data
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Experience
- Previous payroll processing experience.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience handling payroll-related queries.
- Understanding of payroll legislation and employment taxes.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience using SAP Payroll.
- Experience processing expenses, ideally using Concur.
- Knowledge of VAT requirements relating to expenses.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
- Able to work accurately to tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Flexible team player with a positive attitude.
What We Value
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
- Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.
- Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to make a real impact.
- Room for innovation and creativity
- Career growth and development
- Collaborative, supportive environment
- Recognition and rewards
Rewards Package
- We’re offering a salary of up to £45,000, dependant on qualifications and experience.
- A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme.
- Life insurance 3 x your salary
- Pension contributions matched to 5%
- Access to our Westfield Health provision
- Access to our Smart Spending platform
This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
- Previous payroll processing experience
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Understanding of payroll legislation and employment taxes
Work Location: In person
