Payroll Advisor

Payroll Advisor 

Food Manufacturing 

Location : Derby 

Job Description :

• Process end-to-end payroll on a weekly and/or monthly basis for both factory and office-based employees.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension, and statutory regulations (PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.).
• Accurately calculate shift premiums, overtime, bonuses, and other variable payments specific to food manufacturing operations.
• Maintain employee payroll records in line with GDPR and audit requirements.
• Support Time & Attendance (T&A) systems and resolve anomalies relating to clocking data and shift patterns.
• Liaise with HR and site management to ensure accurate starters, leavers, and contractual changes are processed.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare submissions to Finance for payment authorisation.
• Manage pension scheme administration including auto-enrolment, opt-ins, and opt-outs.
• Support year-end activities such as P60, P11D, and gender pay gap reporting.
• Respond to employee queries on payslips, deductions, or pay-related matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in process improvement and system upgrade projects to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Experience / Qualifications :

• Proven experience in a food manufacturing environment desirable 
• Payroll experience