Payroll Assistant - 7 Month Fixed Term Contract

St Andrew's Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a 7-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an opportunity to provide critical operational support to a dedicated Payroll Team during a significant strategic project. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong administrative skills, particularly in data manipulation using Microsoft Excel, and possess a solid understanding of payroll processes. Join a compassionate team that values hope and transformation in mental health care, and enjoy an excellent benefits package while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Benefits

Pension

27 Days Annual Leave

Free Parking

Paid DBS Application

Access to Vocational Qualifications

Health Service Discounts

Sickness Policy on par with NHS

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a high volume transactional environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Payroll Team.
• Complete payroll processes accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Administrative Skills

Data Manipulation (Excel)

Payroll Processing

Communication Skills

Numerical Proficiency

Attention to Detail

HRMC Legislation Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Experience in Payroll

Vocational Qualifications

Tools

iTrent

Job description

Payroll Assistant - 7 Month Fixed Term Contract

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Can you provide critical operational support to our Payroll Team, during a significant strategic project?

Salary: £27,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Northampton

Hours: 37.5 per week

First, a Bit About Us

We are St Andrew’s, a mental health Charity which inspires Hope. We work together with a number of organisations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare and deliver a range of inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve lives.

Our vision for the future is a society in which everyone living with mental health need is heard, valued and has hope for their future.

Come join us. Let's transform lives together.

A Bit About The Role

As part of our HR and Payroll Services team you will provide transactional advice and support to all colleagues. You will complete payroll processes efficiently and accurately to ensure that employees are compensated correctly and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies. You will ensure that all necessary checks and reconciliations are conducted prior to the monthly payroll to uphold robust payroll controls consistent with team performance standards. Additionally, you will assume responsibility for addressing enquiries related to pay following the conclusion of the monthly payroll process.

And a Little More About You

We are a high-performing team and to join us you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience of customer services / query management with an understanding of how to resolve and escalate queries and pass on information promptly and effectively
• Proven administrative skills coupled with advanced computer skills, particularly adept at data manipulation using Microsoft Excel.
• 1-2 years experience of working in a high volume transactional environment supporting Payroll processes
• An effective communicator adept at simplifying intricate concepts for individuals with varying levels of English proficiency.
• Exceptional numerical and literary proficiency, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail and precision
• A flexible approach and a desire to work as part of a team and support the wider operational environment.
• Sound working knowledge of current HRMC legislation, RTI, pension’s auto-enrolment and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Driven and adaptable, proficient in swiftly acquiring new skills, proactively taking initiative, and excelling under tight timelines
• Experience of iTrent or equivalent Payroll system
  
  

Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications; Beautiful location near to the Town Centre.

Interested?

Then we’d love you to apply here. For an informal discussion about the role please contact [e-mail].

Closing Date: 11 May 2025

We hope to interview the most relevant candidates before the closing date so early applications are recommended.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Mental Health Care

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