Hybrid Payroll Officer - Public Sector, 4-Month Contract

Sellick Partnership; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership are recruiting a Payroll Officer to join our reputable public sector organisation based in London. This is a 4-month contract with a hybrid working pattern, requiring 2–3 days in the office each week.

You will deliver day-to-day payroll processing, ensure statutory payments, and provide specialist advice on payroll regulations. The ideal candidate has at least two years of payroll experience and solid knowledge of PAYE, HMRC and NI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience.
• Knowledge of payroll administration procedures and systems.
• Excellent knowledge of PAYE, HMRC and associated legislation.
• Experience in payroll calculations, application of PAYE, tax, national insurance and pensions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, efficient payroll delivery to meet performance targets and drive service improvements.
• Administer the organisation's payroll and related services in line with legislation and policies, including maternity pay, sick pay and NI benefits.
• Check the work of team colleagues to ensure accurate and timely salary payments.
• Manage service desk items and promptly respond to posts and emails to maintain high performance.
• Liaise with employees, employers and external bodies by various channels in a professional manner.
• Handle complex queries, using negotiation to resolve issues while prioritising customer needs.
• Process starters and leavers per legislation and organisational procedures.
• Apply terms and conditions to payments for teaching and non-teaching staff; handle documentation for state schemes.

Skills

Payroll processing

PAYE knowledge

HMRC compliance

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Sellick Partnership are recruiting a Payroll Officer to join our reputable public sector organisation based in London. This is a 4-month contract with a hybrid working pattern, requiring 2–3 days in the office each week.

You will deliver day-to-day payroll processing, ensure statutory payments, and provide specialist advice on payroll regulations. The ideal candidate has at least two years of payroll experience and solid knowledge of PAYE, HMRC and NI.