Part-Time Payroll Advisor | UK Payroll & Pensions

Diamond Light Source; Harwell; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension (2.3%)

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Diamond Light Source in Harwell, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Payroll Advisor for a part-time, 16‑hour-per-week, 12‑month fixed-term contract. The role supports the Payroll Manager across all payroll activities, working with Finance and HR to deliver payroll from start to finish.

The position is predominantly on-site with the possibility to work from home one day a week, and requires CIPP or equivalent, plus experience with pensions administration and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of processing UK payroll.
• Working knowledge of UK payroll rules and compliance.
• Experience administering medium to large payrolls.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Payroll Manager with payroll activities across the employee life cycle.
• Deliver payroll processes from start to finish.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR teams to ensure accurate payroll output.
• On-site role at Diamond Light Source in Harwell with occasional home working.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Payroll processing

MS Excel

Pensions administration

CIPP qualification

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Diamond Light Source in Harwell, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Payroll Advisor for a part-time, 16‑hour-per-week, 12‑month fixed-term contract. The role supports the Payroll Manager across all payroll activities, working with Finance and HR to deliver payroll from start to finish.

The position is predominantly on-site with the possibility to work from home one day a week, and requires CIPP or equivalent, plus experience with pensions administration and MS Excel.