Payroll & People Advisor

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & People Advisor to manage high-volume payroll transactions and resolve complex queries. This full-time, hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvements while ensuring accurate payroll processing. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of statutory legislation and payroll systems, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Join a supportive work environment that values professional development and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HMRC absence legislation.
• Experience with payroll systems and statutory deductions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payroll data entry and processing.
• Resolve payroll queries within SLA timelines.
• Conduct system testing and support service optimisation.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Tax Knowledge

NI Contributions

Pension Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

CIPP Qualification

Job description

Payroll & People Advisor Full-time Permanent Hybrid (1 day in office/week)
Salary: £26,315 £30,959

The Role Seeking a detail-oriented payroll professional to manage high-volume transactions, resolve complex queries, and ensure accurate payroll processing. This role includes supporting user acceptance testing, advising on statutory legislation, and contributing to service improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payroll data entry and processing.
• Resolve payroll queries within SLA timelines.
• Process statutory deductions (e.g., tax, NI, pensions).
• Compile employment contracts and support self-service.
• Conduct system testing and support service optimisation.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of HMRC absence legislation.
• Experience with tax, NI, pensions, and payroll systems.
• Confident in employment contract creation and UAT.
• Working towards or holding CIPP qualification desirable.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive work environment