Payroll Clerk

Blusource Finance Limited; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary professional services business is seeking a Payroll Clerk in Market Harborough. The role includes delivering payroll services, client support, and mentoring a junior officer. The ideal candidate will have payroll experience, be client-focused, and enjoy working with technology in a hybrid environment. Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 FTE with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Modern technology and automation

Qualifications

• Experience in a bureau environment is ideal.
• Personable and pragmatic approach to client communication.
• Comfortable working across HR, payroll, pensions, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate payroll services across a client portfolio.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients.
• Support supervision and mentoring of a Payroll Officer.
• Manage relationships with payroll administration support colleagues.
• Use automation tools to maximise efficiency.

Skills

Strong payroll technician

Confident client communication

Comfortable with technology and automation

Team collaboration

Tools

Payroll software

CRM systems

Workflow tools

Job description

Overview

Payroll Clerk – Market Harborough – Hybrid–£30,000 – £35,000 FTE

Permanent, part-time (30 hours) and full-time (37.5) are considered

The Opportunity

We are supporting an award-winning, multidisciplinary professional services business in their search for a Payroll Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working with clients, takes pride in technical delivery, and wants to develop within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The business has invested heavily in technology, including automation and AI, creating a modern and efficient platform for payroll delivery. With HR, payroll, pensions, and benefits offered as interconnected services, this Payroll Clerk role provides genuine variety and the opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and technically strong payroll services across a portfolio of clients.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, handling queries confidently, pragmatically, and calmly, including supporting prospect discussions.
• Support the supervision and mentoring of a Payroll Officer, ensuring accuracy and consistency of work.
• Manage relationships with colleagues who provide payroll administration support.
• Use automation tools, CRM workflows, and established processes to maximise efficiency and accuracy.

Candidate Profile

The successful Payroll Clerk will be:

• A strong payroll technician, ideally with experience gained in a bureau environment.
• Confident in communicating with clients, with a personable and pragmatic approach.
• Comfortable working with technology and automation, including payroll software, CRM systems, and workflow tools.
• Someone who enjoys being part of a multidisciplinary team and appreciates the variety of working across HR, payroll, pensions, and benefits.

What’s on Offer

• £30,000 – £35,000 FTE.
• Preferred 4-day working week (Mon–Thu), though full-time will also be considered.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation of office presence a couple of times per week to support collaboration and learning.
• A positive, open-plan working environment with a supportive and professional team.
• Opportunities for professional development, with proven examples of progression into senior roles.
• The chance to join a progressive, tech-focused organisation investing in the future of payroll.

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