Payroll Officer

Essential Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Lambeth is seeking a Payroll Officer on a temporary basis to support the day-to-day payroll function for employees, schools and council departments. The role requires accurate processing and timely delivery of payroll with strong attention to detail.

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, advise on regulations and policies, and help drive service improvements while ensuring compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering payroll services and maintaining records.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and relevant policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly with employees and departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day payroll delivery and accuracy of processing.
• Serve as first point of contact for employees, council departments, schools and external bodies.
• Provide specialist advice on payroll administration regulations and policies.
• Support line management to meet performance targets and drive efficiency.

Job description

Payroll Officer needed in Lambeth

This is a temporary role and the rate is £23.51ph PAYE

The reference number is: OR114674

The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of the day to day delivery of a comprehensive and efficient payroll service. They will act as first line contact to the full range of clients (employees, Council departments, schools and external bodies). To provide specialist advice on all matters pertaining to payroll administration regulations and associated policies.

They will assist line management in ensuring the timely, efficient and effective delivery of payroll so that performance targets are met and that payroll is developed in a way that will drive through measurable service efficiencies and enhance both service delivery and client expectation and experience.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.