Hybrid Payroll Specialist (4-Month Public Sector Contract)

Civic Recruitment Limited; London Borough of Lambeth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Bi-Weekly Pay

4 Month Contract

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer for a 4-month contract based in Lambeth Town Hall, London. The role supports a diverse payroll portfolio across corporate and school payrolls, delivering timely and accurate payroll services.

You will be part of a 12-member payroll team, handling RTI, PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and high service standards. This role offers hybrid working with some office days.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in payroll administration.
• In-depth understanding of PAYE, National Insurance and pension administration.
• Experience with statutory payments and RTI processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll software; Oracle Payroll is a plus.
• Public sector payroll experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processes in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Manage administration of statutory payments, maternity pay, sick pay and pay awards.
• Handle payroll for new starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Address inquiries from employees, managers, schools and external entities.
• Oversee pension administration including LGPS, Teachers' Pension and Auto-Enrolment.
• Verify payroll data for accuracy and compliance and perform calculations as needed.
• Assist with payroll audits and statutory returns.
• Manage service desk tickets and workload within timelines.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to deadlines

Strong Excel

Customer service

Communication

Public sector payroll

Problem solving

Multi payrolls

Oracle Payroll

Education

Payroll qualification

Tools

Oracle Payroll

Payroll systems (general)

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer for a 4-month contract based in Lambeth Town Hall, London. The role supports a diverse payroll portfolio across corporate and school payrolls, delivering timely and accurate payroll services.

You will be part of a 12-member payroll team, handling RTI, PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and high service standards. This role offers hybrid working with some office days.