Payroll Officer

What you'll do

Summary


£33,000 up to £41,800* per annum | 30 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl bring something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and reliable Payroll Officer to join our vibrant team.

You will be responsible for delivering a professional service to the UK business, working to the highest standards and ensuring the timely and accurate administration of payroll is dealt with promptly and correctly according to company policies, procedures, and external statutory legislation.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Enjoy three days in our Tolworth office and two at home, helping you find the work/life balance that truly works for you.

What you'll do


Maintenance of employee data in SAP HR
Resolving Payroll discrepancies
Processing Holiday, Sick, Mat Pay etc.
Ensure payroll calculations are correct according to company rules and statutory legislation
Maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail at all times
Responding to all requests in a timely manner
Processing and paying expenses
Calculating new hires and termination pay
General adminstration and other duties as requested by management
Filing and processing paperwork

What you'll need


Sound knowledge and experience of payroll systems essential
An excellent eye for detail with ability to detect errors
Significant administration experience essential
Excellent verbal and written commmunicaton delivered at all levels
SAP HR experience desirable
Intermediate level of MS Office, Excel and Word
Ability to work under pressure, make decisions and prioritise workload effectively
A dedicated team player who can also perform tasks independently
Be motivated and proactive carrying out dailly tasks
Customer focussed with a ‘can-do’ approach to problem solving
Awareness of CIPP and GDPR statutory guidance desired

What you'll receive


30 days' annual holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Enhanced family leave
Ongoing training
Contributory pension scheme
Plus more of the perks you deserve

*Includes additional 10% Non-Contractual London Weighting

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.