Payroll Officer

Confidential; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Didcot is seeking a Payroll Officer to join on a part-time, hybrid basis. You will work with the Payroll Manager and Finance/HR colleagues to ensure accurate, compliant payroll across the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities include processing UK payroll, handling starters/leavers, changes, and pension-related affairs, while resolving payroll queries and maintaining data accuracy. A sound knowledge of UK legislation is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven UK payroll experience required.
• Solid understanding of current UK payroll legislation.
• Knowledge of pension administration and record-keeping.
• Experience providing payroll support to employees and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely delivery of UK payroll processes.
• Manage payroll activities for starters, leavers and changes.
• Ensure payroll calculations comply with UK legislation.
• Administer pension-related processes and maintain records.
• Liaise with HR and Finance to resolve payroll queries.
• Assist with regular payroll cycles and data maintenance.
• Provide payroll guidance to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Support the Payroll Manager with wider payroll tasks as needed.

Skills

UK payroll experience

UK payroll legislation

Pensions administration

Payroll support to employees

Job description

Payroll Officer - Part Time - £30,000 - £35,000 FTE- Didcot - Hybrid

About the Client

Our client is a large, highly regarded organisation operating within the Education sector, based in Didcot. Bringing together professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, they offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Advisor to join a small team on a part-time basis. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and colleagues across Finance and HR, you will help ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll administration throughout the employee lifecycle.

Duties will include:

• - Supporting the accurate and timely delivery of UK payroll processes
• - Managing payroll activities relating to starters, leavers and employee changes
• - Ensuring payroll calculations and administration comply with current UK legislation
• - Administering pension-related processes and maintaining accurate records
• - Working closely with HR and Finance colleagues to resolve payroll queries and discrepancies
• - Checking payroll information and supporting the completion of regular payroll cycles
• - Maintaining accurate employee and payroll data
• - Providing knowledgeable payroll support to employees and internal stakeholders
• - Assisting the Payroll Manager with wider payroll activities as required

About the Successful Applicant

You will have proven UK payroll experience, including a sound understanding of relevant legislation and essential pensions administration knowledge.

What You Will Receive in Return

Flexible working, hybrid working and a supportive environment.