Payroll Advisor 12m FTC

Reed; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexi working

Annual leave 26 days + holidays

Job summary

Reed is assisting a client in Oxfordshire to recruit a Payroll Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid with two days on-site and part-time 16 hours per week, offering a practical payroll support function within the UK statutory framework.

You will handle end-to-end payroll processing, liaise with HR and finance, manage pension contributions, and produce reports for stakeholders. The position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and strong stakeholder communication to deliver a

Qualifications

• Proven UK payroll experience.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions, and employee benefits.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing support and escalating issues when required.
• Prepare and process payroll runs in line with payroll deadlines and statutory requirements.
• Maintain employee payroll records, process variable pay elements and statutory payments, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Support the administration of pension schemes, including contribution calculations and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Produce payroll and financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Administer employee benefit schemes and ensure accurate payroll deductions where applicable.

Job description

Payroll Advisor (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working)

Hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week

We are working with a brilliant repeat client based in Oxfordshire seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hybrid opportunity requiring two days per week on-site, with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of UK payroll, working closely with internal HR and finance teams to maintain compliance and deliver a high-quality payroll service.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing support and escalating issues when required.
• Prepare and process payroll runs in line with payroll deadlines and statutory requirements.
• Maintain employee payroll records, process variable pay elements and statutory payments, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Support the administration of pension schemes, including contribution calculations and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Produce payroll and financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Administer employee benefit schemes and ensure accurate payroll deductions where applicable.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven UK payroll experience.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions, and employee benefits.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

• 33.5% Pension
• Flexi working scheme; hours above the contractually committed are accrued and given back as time off in lieu.
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays & Christmas closure)
• Option to sell or roll over unused holidays
• Hybrid working, 2 days at home and 3 in the office
• Free onsite parking