Payroll Officer

About Us

DaVita UK delivers life-saving kidney care to over 2,200 patients across England & Wales. DaVita UK is one of the 14 countries which form DaVita International focusing on transforming care and improving quality of life for people receiving dialysis treatment globally. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team with Community First, Company Second culture

We’re proud to be an independent, nurse-led provider, working in partnership with the NHS to deliver the highest standards of care using cutting-edge technology in welcoming, modern environments

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ payroll experience, be CIPP qualified or equivalent, and be confident working with payroll systems such as ADP. Knowledge of Workday would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Process timesheets and employee expense claims in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll data within the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Calculate and process statutory and company-related leave entitlements including holiday, sick, maternity, and other family-related pay.
• Ensure payroll calculations comply with company policies, contractual terms, and statutory legislation.
• Accurately calculate pay for new hires, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Manage end-to-end pension processing, including enrolments, opt-outs, contribution uploads, reconciliations, and submissions to pension providers.
• Work closely with the Finance team to support payroll-related accounting activities, including the preparation and reconciliation of payroll journals.
• Support monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles as required.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and statutory submissions.
• Provide responsive and customer-focused support to employees and managers regarding payroll queries.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration or payroll officer roles.
• CIPP qualification (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Experience using Workday and ADP payroll systems is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience in the healthcare sector and / or working with a majority of shift workforce beneficial / desirable
• A clear communication style and a team-player attitude

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working 2 days per week from home.
• Occasional travel may be required to support training sessions at other company locations.

What We Offer

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

• 27 days annual leave (excluding Bank holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• End of Year Voucher
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing
• An exciting, collaborative and driven multinational environment.
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• To live our mission: To be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.
• Dedication: above all, to caring for our patients and teammates