Payroll Officer

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is currently seeking a Contract Payroll Officer in West Central London. This critical role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing for a public sector organization. The ideal candidate has payroll processing experience, understands legislation, and is familiar with payroll software. The position is temporary for 1 month with a competitive hourly rate, providing a chance to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the effective management of payroll functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar payroll processing role.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance standards.
• Experience working with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll data and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Resolve payroll-related issues as they arise.
• Support payroll operations during the contract period.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Understanding of payroll legislation

Experience with payroll software

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality handling

Good communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Diamond Blaque is currently recruiting a Contract Payroll Officer for a reputable temporary industry company based in West Central London. This role is instrumental in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the organisation's employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll data, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and resolving any payroll-related issues that arise. This is a temporary position lasting for 1 month, with the possibility of extension contingent on performance. The role offers an hourly rate of £19.25 PAYE or £25.00 on an Umbrella/Ltd basis, inside IR35. Working within a public sector organisation of 250 to 750 employees, the Payroll Officer will play a key part in supporting payroll operations during the contract period.

• Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar payroll processing role
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance standards
• Experience working with payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within deadlines and handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Good communication skills to liaise with HR and finance departments as required

This opportunity offers competitive pay rates and the chance to work within a busy public sector organisation. You will gain valuable experience managing payroll processes in a dynamic environment, with potential for future opportunities based on your performance. Join this team and contribute to the smooth operation of their payroll function, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time within a professional and supportive work setting.