Payroll Officer

Allen Associates; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working (2 days/week in East Ox

Private healthcare via health cashplan

Discretionary bonus

Zusammenfassung

Allen Associates in Oxford is seeking a Payroll Officer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage monthly payroll for UK employees, handle queries, and support HR/payroll projects in a hybrid setup with two days in East Oxford.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised payroll qualification, strong Excel skills, and solid UK payroll knowledge, including tax, pensions and NI guidance. Competitive salary up to £45,000, pro-rata leave, and private healthcare.

Qualifikationen

• Recognised payroll qualification is essential.
• GCSE Maths and English qualifications.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience advising employees on tax, pension and NI issues.
• Understanding of HR processes affecting payroll (onboarding, performance management).
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Process monthly payroll for 500+ UK employees and several European staff.
• Coordinate with outsourced payroll provider and issue clear instructions.
• Respond to employee payroll queries on payslips, pensions, tax and NI.
• Manage payroll-related lifecycle activities (new starters, salary changes, promotions, changes in pay).
• Analyse complex payroll data in Excel to support reporting and decision-making.
• Keep payroll information confidential with high accuracy.
• Support broader HR admin and payroll process improvements.
• Assist with ad hoc payroll/HR projects.

Kenntnisse

UK payroll legislation

Tax, Pension, NI guidance

Advanced Excel

MS Office

HR processes payroll impact

Onboarding & performance management

Organisational skills

Proactive communication

Ausbildung

Payroll qualification

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer

Are you an experienced payroll professional seeking an opportunity to contribute your expertise on a fixed-term basis while working in a flexible environment? If so, this is an excellent chance to join a global organisation committed to innovative solutions, supporting a diverse employee base across multiple regions.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing monthly payroll for over 500 UK employees and a number of European employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to legislative requirements.
• Building effective relationships with the outsourced payroll provider, providing clear and timely instructions to ensure seamless payroll processing.
• Acting as a first point of contact for employee payroll enquiries, offering guidance on payslips, pensions, tax and National Insurance matters, and directing colleagues to specialist support where appropriate.
• Managing payroll-related employee lifecycle activities, including new starters, salary changes, promotions, and performance-related pay adjustments.
• Maintaining and analysing complex payroll data using Microsoft Excel, ensuring data accuracy and supporting robust reporting and decision-making.
• Handling sensitive employee information with the utmost confidentiality while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Supporting broader HR administration activities, maintaining accurate employee records, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and HR processes.
• Assisting with ad hoc payroll and HR projects as required to support business objectives and enhance the employee experience.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Rewards

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
• 28 days annual leave, including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata for the contract length.
• Access to private healthcare through a health cash plan.
• Discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Pension scheme with employee contributions of 2.5% and employer contributions of 7.5%.
• Life assurance cover of four times annual salary.
• Flexibility to work from home for part of the week, with office presence 2 days per week in East Oxford.
• 35-hour working week, 9 am to 5 pm or 8 am to 4 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

The Company

Our client is a global organisation committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions across various sectors. They value collaboration and invest in their people, fostering an inclusive and progressive environment. This is a supportive workplace where you can grow your professional skills within a forward-thinking organisation.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Experience Essentials

• Recognised payroll qualification is essential.
• GCSE Maths and English qualifications.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience advising employees on tax, pension, and NI issues with a signposting ability.
• Understanding of HR processes affecting payroll, including onboarding and performance management.
• Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive communication.

Location

This role offers a hybrid working model, with 2 office days a week. Accessible by public transport and parking facilities available onsite.