Payroll Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
ENCOMPASS
Job Description
Post title: Payroll Officer
Location: Andersons Chambers, Market Street, Galashiels TD1 3AF
Salary: £26,517.40 to £27500.20 depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week - Flexible working times during monthly payroll week required
OVERALL PURPOSE
To work with the payroll staff team in processing a monthly payroll service for clients.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Carry out monthly payroll process for clients.
- Maintain and update Sage Payroll system to ensure the efficient recording and processing of information.
- Ensure effective communications with staff, clients, agencies and other organisations as required.
- Work closely with all staff ensuring effective consultation, communication and support.
This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with this post. It is not intended to be exhaustive, other tasks and responsibilities may be allocated as necessary from time to time. Our clients employ staff whose times and hours vary, therefore it is more complex than processing salaries.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Good standard of education with a minimum of 3 Standard Grades including English and Mathematics.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Experience in all aspects of Sage payroll processing, including a current working knowledge of RTI.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to work with figures accurately.
Ability to work on own initiative and working to deadlines.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
Reliable, trustworthy and discreet.
Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £26,517.40-£27,500.20 per year
Application question(s):
- Please provide a personal email address that we may contact
Experience:
- Sage: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/05/2023
Reference ID: 2131
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Enterprise Software & Network Solutions
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payroll Officer roles across Encompass's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Enterprise Software & Network Solutions.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,517 - £27,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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