Payroll Officer

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Greater London is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer. In this role, you will manage payroll processes, ensure compliance with legislation, and provide HR policy guidance. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £40,000, flexible working, and a supportive culture focused on employee development. This is an excellent opportunity to further enhance your payroll skills while working within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy or complex payroll environment.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory processes.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll changes including starters and leavers.
• Handle complex pay queries and calculations.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Support multiple pension schemes.
• Provide payroll and HR policy guidance.

Skills

Strong payroll experience

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Good Excel skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving ability

Education

Payroll qualification

Tools

Cloud-based HR/payroll systems

Job description

Payroll Officer

Salary: Circa 40,000 (DOE). Only 2 days a week in the office.

A people-focused public sector organisation are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join their bubbly team.

Role

• Process monthly payroll changes: starters, leavers, overtime, expenses and salary sacrifice
• Handle complex pay queries and calculations (tax, NI, pensions, family leave, over/underpayments)
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with legislation and audit standards
• Support multiple pension schemes and resolve associated queries
• Provide payroll and HR policy guidance to employees and managers
• Contribute to system improvements, testing and updates
• Assist with general HR support and promote best practice across the service

What You'll Need

• Strong payroll experience within a busy or complex environment
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory processes
• Good Excel skills and experience with cloud-based HR/payroll systems
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Payroll qualification desirable; willingness to keep learning essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working
• Supportive culture focused on learning, wellbeing and collaboration
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvements and digital development

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to expand their skill set!