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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