Payroll Officer - 18 Month FTC

Consortium; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Medicash Health Plan

Cycle to Work

DBS Check

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend bonus £200

Job summary

Consortium is seeking a proactive Payroll Officer on a temporary, full-time basis to support UK payroll for 1,100 headcount during a transformation phase, with a hybrid office/remote arrangement.

You will assist with monthly payroll processing, handle starters and leavers, support stakeholder queries, ensure HMRC and GDPR compliance, and maintain confidential records using Advanced Payroll and Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration and accurate monthly UK payroll processing.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll systems, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing one monthly UK payroll for 1,100 employees, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage relationships with Site Managers and internal stakeholders (Finance, People Services, Audit).
• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries and employee inquiries.

Skills

Payroll administration

Excel

Confidential information handling

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Advanced Payroll Software

Excel (formulas)

Job description

Temporary full-time position supporting payroll operations

Support processing of UK payroll for 1100 headcount

Responsibilities include stakeholder management and compliance with HMRC and GDPR

Experience in payroll administration and handling confidential information required

Equivalent to 25 days paid annual leave plus various benefits

Join our team as a temporary Payroll Officer and play a pivotal role in supporting our payroll operations during an exciting transformation phase! We are looking for a confident and experienced professional to support the delivery of an accurate and monthly compliant payroll service, while our Payroll Manager focuses on a crucial system implementation.

Full-time temporary position available with hybrid working: split between the office and remote work

About the Role:

Support Day-to-Day Payroll Operations:

Assist with processing one monthly UK payroll of 1100 headcount, ensuring seamless execution and accuracy.

Stakeholder Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with our Site Managers and internal stakeholders, including Finance, People Services, and Audit.

Payroll Queries:

Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries, providing guidance and support to employees and managers.

Payroll Administration:

Process starters, leavers, contractual changes and other payroll amendments, ensuring employee records remain accurate and up to date.

Ensure Compliance:

Uphold standards of compliance with HMRC, GDPR, and our internal controls.

What we are looking for:

Experience:

Proven experience working as an efficient and comprehensive Payroll Officer, with a good understanding of monthly payroll processes.

Integrity:

A high level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information and discretion.

Technical Skills:

Hands-on expertise with Advanced payroll or similar platforms and Microsoft Excel including formulas and functions.

Communication:

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to foster collaboration and understanding.

Problem Solver:

A track record of managing complex payrolls and resolving issues effectively, even under pressure.

Qualification:

CIPP qualified or numerous previous payroll experience

Equivalent to 25 days of paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 28 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)

Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments

45p mileage allowance (per mile)

Free enhanced DBS Check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available

£200 refer a friend bonus

Plus all the below!