Payroll Officer

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to join our dynamic payroll team on a 4-month contract. This role is crucial in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll for a diverse group of corporate and school-based employees. As part of a 12-member team, you will play a vital role in delivering payroll services and providing expert advice to managers, schools, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processes in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the administration of: Statutory and Occupational Maternity Pay, Statutory Sick Pay, Pay Awards and Increments, NI Benefits, PILON Payments, Manual Payments.
• Handle payroll for new starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Address payroll inquiries from employees, managers, schools, and external entities.
• Offer guidance on: PAYE, National Insurance, Pension Schemes, Statutory Payments, Student Loans, Real Time Information (RTI).
• Oversee pension administration, including LGPS, Teachers' Pension, NHS Pension, and Auto-Enrolment.
• Verify payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform payroll calculations and manual adjustments as needed.
• Assist with payroll audits and statutory returns.
• Manage service desk tickets, emails, and workload within set timelines.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in payroll administration.
• In-depth understanding of: PAYE, HMRC Regulations, National Insurance, Pension Administration, Statutory Payments.
• Proven experience in a customer-focused payroll setting.
• Proficiency in using payroll systems, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience in handling complex payroll queries and resolving issues efficiently.

Desirable

• Experience with Local Authority payroll.
• Proficiency in processing multiple payrolls and managing large employee volumes.
• Familiarity with Oracle Payroll systems.
• Payroll qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

What's on Offer?

• £30.67 per hour (Umbrella)
• 4 Month Contract
• Hybrid Working
• 2-3 Days Per Week Office Attendance
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work with a large and experienced payroll team.
• Exposure to complex payroll, pension, and statutory payment processes.
• A varied role supporting both corporate and school payrolls.