Senior Payroll Officer (HR Operations)
Posted 1 day ago by InvitISE Ltd
£300 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Payroll Officer (HR Operations) role is a 6-month contract position based in London, focusing on payroll processing and HR operations for a public sector client. The position requires hybrid working, with attendance in the office up to three days a week, and necessitates active Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it. The successful candidate will support the HR team in managing payroll runs, resolving queries, and maintaining accurate employee records in compliance with GDPR. Strong experience with the MHR iTrent system and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation and processing of regular payroll runs.
- Coordinate HR activity and keep trackers and actions up to date.
- Handle day-to-day HR or payroll queries and manage complex cases as needed.
- Ensure employee records and documentation are accurate and compliant with GDPR.
- Work with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
- Maintain HR systems and assist in day-to-day team activities.
Key Skills:
- Practical experience using the MHR iTrent system.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills.
- Flexible and organized approach to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident communication and good customer service skills.
- Ability to manage and resolve HR and payroll queries effectively.
- Eligibility for active Security Clearance (SC).
Salary (Rate): £300 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: HR
We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Officer (HR Operations) for our public sector client based in London on an initial 6-month contract paying £200 to £300 per day Inside IR35. This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office up to 3 days per week. You will need to either hold active Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible to obtain it. This position sits within a busy HR Operations team that supports the full employee lifecycle.
Alongside payroll duties, you will help keep HR processes running smoothly, ensuring actions are followed up, records are accurate, and queries are resolved promptly. You will also play a part in coordinating day-to-day activity within the team and maintaining HR systems.
The successful Senior Payroll Officer will possess proven skills working with the following:
- Practical experience using the MHR iTrent system
- Supporting the preparation and processing of regular payroll runs
- Helping coordinate HR activity and keeping trackers and actions up to date
- Dealing with day-to-day HR or payroll queries and handling more complex cases when required
- Ensuring employee records and documentation are accurate and handled in line with GDPR requirements
- Working with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve issues and keep work progressing
- Strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills
- A flexible, organised approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment
- Confident communication and good customer service skills when dealing with internal stakeholders
Interested? Please apply below Senior Payroll Officer, Payroll, HR Operations, iTrent, MHR, Payroll Processing, HR Administration, Public Sector, London, Contract, Inside IR35