Payroll Officer

Belmont Recruitment; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Officer for a temporary full-time assignment in Chadderton, United Kingdom. The role includes processing payroll accurately, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience in a public sector setting, a strong knowledge of UK payroll laws, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with MHR iTrent and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential. A proactive approach to work is needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience within a public sector or local authority.
• Strong understanding of PAYE, tax, national insurance, and pensions.
• Proficient in using MHR iTrent for payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and HR work accurately and timely.
• Respond to payroll and HR-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies and audit requirements.
• Work collaboratively with payroll and HR teams.

Skills

Previous payroll experience

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Excellent verbal communication skills

Strong time management skills

Highly numerate

Customer service skills

Education

CIPP or payroll related qualification

Tools

MHR iTrent

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to work on a temporary assignment with a Greater Manchester local authority. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Overview

The Payroll Officer will support the delivery of an accurate and timely payroll service, working under the direction of the Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Officer. The role will involve processing payroll transactions, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and audit requirements.

Main Duties

• Processing payroll and HR transactional work accurately and within agreed timescales
• Responding to payroll and HR related queries in line with customer service standards
• Ensuring compliance with payroll policies, procedures, and audit requirements
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail
• Supporting the achievement of service levels and KPIs
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across payroll, HR, and related teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery
• Carrying out general payroll and back office administrative duties as required
• Communicating professionally and effectively with colleagues and customers

Essential Criteria

• Previous payroll experience within a public sector or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, tax, national insurance, and pensions
• Experience using MHR iTrent
• Highly numerate with strong literacy skills
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to work

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of local government terms and conditions
• CIPP or payroll related qualification
• Advanced Excel skills

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV.