Payroll Officer

Fox Morris Group Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Payroll Officer for a 6-month contract in Oldham, with a potential to extend or become permanent. The role involves maintaining accuracy in payroll processing, adhering to UK payroll regulations, and strong communication with stakeholders. Candidates should exhibit good numeracy and time management skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This position offers an opportunity to impact public service positively while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE and national insurance.
• Excellent verbal communication skills in customer and colleague interactions.
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of accuracy in all processing and record-keeping.
• Process HR/Payroll queries accurately within defined timescales.
• Collaborate with team members to contribute to service operations.

Skills

Highly numerate and literate

Good communication skills

Time management

Inquisitive and adaptable

Education

CIPP/Payroll Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Payroll Officer - Financial - Oldham Council - OL1 1HD

6 Months Contract

37 Hours Per week

I am currently representing Oldham Council an offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for Payroll at Oldham, OL1 1HD

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail in all processing and record-keeping to ensure the Service meets and exceeds customer expectations and service levels
• Ensure that all queries and HR/Payroll transactional work requests are processed accurately and efficiently within defined timescales and according to policies and procedures.
• Ensure all activities follow agreed compliance and audit steps as stipulated in policies, processes and procedures as directed.
• Ensure agreed Customer Service Standards are met and where possible exceeded
• Positively contribute to the Team's overall achievement of Service Levels and KPIs through achievement of personal goals and performance targets
• Proactively contribute to improving the Service, actively identifying opportunities for improvement and understanding how your personal contribution impacts on delivery of the Service as a whole
• Work collaboratively with other team members and sections as necessary to contribute to the effective operation of the overall Service
• Perform back office administrative and other tasks as may be necessary to support the effective operation of the Service
• Be professional and friendly in all that you do from punctuality and attendance to communicating with colleagues and customers

Requirements

• Highly numerate and literate
• Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation and its application to the payroll process, including PAYE, tax, national insurance, and pension contributions.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and high standards in customer and colleague interaction
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet sometimes challenging deadlines
• Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word
• Positive, proactive and adaptable to change
• Inquisitive and willing to find better ways of doing things

Desirable

• MHR I-Trent Experience
• Knowledge of Local Government T's & C's
• CIPP/Payroll Qualification
• Advanced Excel skills