Payroll Officer

Brackenberry Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to deliver accurate payroll services in Camden. The role involves processing payroll, managing changes, and providing guidance on payroll compliance. Ideal candidates have extensive payroll experience and strong HR system skills. This position is on a 2-month contract with potential extensions, offering a vital role in payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience within a large organization.
• Strong understanding of statutory and voluntary deductions.
• Experience with payroll compliance and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for all staff with accuracy.
• Manage payroll changes including starters and leavers.
• Provide guidance on payroll queries and compliance.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Technical proficiency in HR systems

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Oracle Cloud

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Camden to assist with the appointment of a Payroll Officer, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply your CV for immediate consideration.

Camden Council is seeking a committed and detail‑oriented Payroll Officer to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services across the organisation. The role involves providing technical advice, guidance, and support to payroll officers, staff, and key stakeholders while collaborating closely with HR Business Advisors, Finance, and Application Specialists. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring statutory compliance, maintaining accurate employee records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong payroll expertise, technical proficiency in HR and payroll systems, and a relational approach to human‑centered service delivery.

• Process monthly payroll for all staff, including Teachers and Officers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage starters, leavers, movers, and all associated payroll changes, including overtime, expense reimbursement, loans, salary sacrifice, and other deductions.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll queries, statutory deductions, and compliance with legislation (HMRC, GDPR).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, Camden policies, and best practice.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and Application Specialists to align payroll with policies and procedures.
• Support managers and staff with queries regarding terms and conditions, family leave, employee benefits, and absence policies. Extensive payroll experience within a large organisation.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (Oracle Cloud, Essentials, HP Trim, EAS) and MS Excel/Word.
• Strong understanding of statutory and voluntary deductions, pay calculations, and payroll legislation.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving, and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, accurate payroll services.