Part-Time Payroll Officer

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Brampton Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Officer to support the Payroll Manager in monthly payroll and pension administration, audits, and record maintenance. The role requires strong payroll experience, HMRC knowledge, and proficiency with MIS systems such as MyView. DBS check and confidentiality are essential.

The post is term-time based, 20 hours per week over 3–4 days, with a salary of £13,859 to £15,034 per annum, DOE. This role may involve HR and training support as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and pensions is essential.
• Knowledge of HMRC payroll requirements.
• Experience using MIS systems is preferred.
• Experience using MyView or similar payroll software.
• DBS certificate is required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain all payroll records and related documents.
• Provide salary benchmarking information.
• Carry out monthly payroll checks and reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for deductions, pension contributions and hours worked.
• Support payroll audits and related reporting.
• Assist with recruitment admin, absence management and contractual pay matters.
• Handle payroll variations including back pay, holiday pay and unpaid leave.
• Prepare annual employee pay statements and respond to payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll experience

Pensions experience

MS Excel

MS Word

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Tools

MIS systems

MyView

Job description

Our client based in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Officer to join their busy team on a term-time basis, plus one additional week per year. In this role, you will support the Payroll Manager with monthly payroll and pension administration, reconciliations, and the maintenance of payroll records and audit processes. For the Part-Time Payroll Officer role, we are looking for a highly organised and computer-literate individual with proven payroll experience and excellent attention to detail.

Job Description:

• Create and maintain all payroll records
• Provide salary benchmarking information
• Carry out monthly payroll checks and reconciliations by reviewing payroll reports, new starters, leavers, contractual changes, additional hours, deductions and pension contributions through the payroll system
• Escalating any discrepancies
• Maintain the filing system for payroll records
• Support payroll audits and assist with the preparation of payroll-related documentation and reports.
• Provide support with recruitment administration, absence management, and contractual pay matters
• Administer claims for additional payments and deductions
• Calculate pay variations including back pay, holiday pay and unpaid leave
• Ensure all salary, overtime, and expense claims are accurate and processed correctly.
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of staff budgets.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of annual employee pay statements.
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll and pension-related queries
• To support with the smooth running of the Payroll/Pension function when required
• Support with other duties including HR, training and first aid when required

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong payroll and pensions experience is essential
• Must have an understanding of HMRC payroll requirements
• Ideally have experience using MIS systems
• Experience using MyView system or similar
• Be able to complete a DBS certificate
• Good analytical skills and be able to complete routine calculations
• GCSE in Maths & English
• Must be computer literate including the use of Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Be able to work to deadlines

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Payroll Officer, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Assistant

Hours:

Monday to Friday: 20 hours per week over 3/4 days

Salary:

£13,859 - £15,034 per annum DOE