Payroll Officer

Adecco Colombia S.A.; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive hourly rate £14.55

Supportive environment

Professional development

Job summary

Staffordshire Police in Cannock seeks a Payroll Officer to manage the monthly payroll cycle and pension activities. The role involves accurate data entry, compliance with payroll legislation, and delivering excellent customer service to Officers and Staff.

The position is temporary (12 months) with a competitive hourly rate and hybrid working arrangements, offering an opportunity to contribute to essential payroll operations within the police service.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a payroll function with understanding of payroll and employment legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage the monthly payroll cycle for Staffordshire Police, ensuring pay-affecting transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Address complex payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders, providing expert advice on PAYE, NI, SMP, SSP, and Pension.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Assist in historical pay cases and maintain compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Support the Payroll & Pensions Manager with ad-hoc projects and data requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Process improvements

Education

GCSEs in Mathematics and English

Tools

HR Payroll system

Job description

Job Advert: Payroll Officer

Our client Staffordshire Police are seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join their team based in Cannock. This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the payroll operations of an esteemed institution for a contract length of 12 months

Position Details

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £14.55

Working Pattern: Full Time - Hybrid

Location: Cannock

Role Overview

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining the effective operation of all payroll and pensions remedy activities. Responsibilities will include ensuring accurate and timely input of information into the payroll system, adhering to statutory and legislative compliance, and providing exceptional customer service to both Officers and Staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage the monthly payroll cycle for Staffordshire Police, ensuring pay-affecting transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Address complex payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders, providing expert advice on PAYE, NI, SMP, SSP, and Pension.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Assist in historical pay cases and maintain compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Support the Payroll & Pensions Manager with ad-hoc projects and data requests.

Ideal Candidate Profile

To excel in this role, candidates should possess:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a payroll function, demonstrating a thorough understanding of payroll and employment legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above.
• Familiarity with an integrated HR and Payroll system is advantageous.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.55.
• Opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.