Payroll Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting a Payroll Officer on a part-time basis for a Didcot-based client in the Education sector. The role supports UK payroll processes with a hybrid working arrangement, reporting to the Payroll Manager.

You will manage starters, leavers and changes, ensure compliance with UK legislation, administer pension processes and maintain accurate payroll data. Close collaboration with HR and Finance is essential to resolve queries and discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Proven UK payroll experience with knowledge of current UK legislation
• Pensions administration knowledge

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

UK payroll experience

Pensions administration

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.