Senior Payroll Officer

Summary: The Senior Payroll Officer role in Peterborough involves managing payroll processes for a public sector organization on a 6-month interim contract. The position requires maintaining accurate payroll records, processing payroll data, and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll and pensions processing, particularly with the Teachers MCR Pension scheme or LGPS i-connect, and will work in a hybrid environment. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this high-pressure role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records and prepare written communications to customers and other organizations to obtain information.
• Respond to enquiries effectively and efficiently.
• Be familiar with all aspects of the organization's Payroll system and procedures.
• Undertake general housekeeping of the payroll system to ensure integrity and security.
• Ensure accurate staff records are maintained and payroll system is updated for changes affecting pay calculations.
• Process payroll data including new starters, leavers, mileage, and overtime claims to meet monthly deadlines.
• Issue monthly payslips and ensure data meets legislative requirements for reporting and annual returns.
• Produce and issue relevant tax forms such as P45 and P60 in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Submit FPS/EPS files to HMRC.
• Support TUPE transfers of employees into the organization.
• Perform manual calculations of overpayments, payroll reversals, and adjustments.
• Be familiar with the Teachers MCR pension scheme and LGPS i-connect.

Key Skills:

• Experience within a public sector environment.
• Understanding and experience of payroll and pensions processing legislation.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience with Unit 4/Agresso is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet unpredictable deadlines.
• Capability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Salary (Rate): 400

City: Peterborough

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other