Payroll Officer

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Payroll Officer to process diverse payrolls in a supportive environment. You'll ensure compliance with payroll regulations, support queries, and participate in continuous improvement. Embrace challenges in a collaborative public sector setting with ample development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Public sector pension scheme

Flexible working options

Healthy work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced payroll professional confident in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive and adaptable.
• Ready to take on new challenges in a dynamic public sector setting.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and council policies.
• Handling complex queries around pay, tax, and pensions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Adaptability

Education

Experience in payroll processing

Job description

Join this dedicated and friendly team as a Payroll Officer and bring your payroll expertise to a collaborative, high-performing environment.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a busy and supportive payroll team that manages a diverse range of payrolls, covering employees under various terms and conditions, including local government and other contractual arrangements.

You will play a key role in the accurate and timely processing of monthly payrolls, pension contributions, and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements. You'll also support colleagues across the council with payroll queries and contribute to improving processes and systems.

They are seeking an experienced payroll professional who is confident working in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. You'll need to be proactive, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges in a dynamic public sector setting.

This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys variety in their work, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in delivering excellent payroll services to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payrolls from start to finish
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, pension schemes, and council policies
• Handling complex queries around pay, tax, and pensions
• Supporting continuous improvement projects within the payroll function
• Collaborating with HR, Finance, and wider departments to ensure accurate data

What They Offer

• A welcoming and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to broaden your experience across multiple contractual frameworks
• A workplace that encourages professional development and new ideas
• Generous leave entitlement and public sector pension scheme
• Flexible working options and a healthy work-life balance
• Ready to take on a new challenge and be part of something meaningful?

If you would like to hear more, please do apply today!

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