Payroll Officer (UK, Canada, Mauritius)

About the role

A client in the BPO sector is recruiting a Payroll Officer who reports to the Senior HR Manager and Payroll Lead. You will support the accurate and timely administration and processing of payrolls for the UK, Canada and Mauritius. The role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality and a sound understanding of the relevant countries' payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payrolls.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records and related payroll data accurately.
• Support the administration of leave, overtime, attendance, deductions and payroll adjustments.
• Liaise with stakeholders to obtain, verify and reconcile payroll-related information.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll queries.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll returns for Mauritius, Canada and the UK within deadlines.
• Support payroll compliance and adherence to statutory and taxation requirements.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, audits and other payroll administration.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and the security of payroll information.

Required profile

• Minimum HSC / Diploma qualification; CIPP certification or an equivalent payroll qualification is an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of UK, Canada and Mauritius payroll legislation, statutory requirements and taxation.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in UK, Canada and Mauritius payroll processing.
• Strong numerical, analytical, organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Availability Monday to Friday and on public holidays as needed, with possible longer hours at the end of the month and alternate Mauritius/UK working hours.

Required skills

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis.