Payroll Officer

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare via Health CashPlan

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with 2.5% employee / 7.

Life assurance cover equal to 4x your'

Job summary

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd is hiring a Payroll Officer on a 6-month FTC in Oxford. You will manage monthly UK payroll for 500+ staff and support payroll across regions, working with an outsourced provider and handling employee inquiries.

The role offers hybrid working with two office days per week and a competitive package including private healthcare, a discretionary bonus, and a structured pension. Strong Excel skills and UK payroll knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised payroll qualification is essential.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience advising employees on tax, pension and NI.
• Understanding HR processes affecting payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for 500+ UK employees and several European staff.
• Coordinate with outsourced payroll provider and give clear instructions.
• Answer payroll enquiries on payslips, pensions, tax and NI.
• Manage employee lifecycle events: starters, salary changes, promotions.
• Maintain payroll data and produce reporting for decision-making.
• Support HR tasks and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel - Advanced

UK payroll legislation

Education

Recognised payroll qualification

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

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.