Senior Payroll Officer

Adecco; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Payroll Officer in England. This role involves processing payroll accurately and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience, ideally in the public sector, and strong communication skills. The job offers a hybrid working model with opportunities for professional development. Join a dynamic team that values expertise and supports career growth.

Benefits

Collaborative Environment

Professional Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in payroll processing, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to handle queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Input payroll data such as starters, leavers, contract variations, absences, and overtime.
• Scrutinise payroll inputs to ensure the ESR payroll system runs smoothly.
• Run weekly payroll alongside other Senior Payroll Officers.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in ESR payroll systems

Job description

Job Advertisement: Senior Payroll Officer

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional ready to take your career to the next level? Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join their dynamic team on a temporary, full-time basis. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for accuracy and compliance, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Inputting payroll data such as starters, leavers, contract variations, absences, and overtime.
• Scrutinising and verifying payroll inputs to ensure the ESR payroll system runs smoothly.
• Running the weekly payroll alongside other Senior Payroll Officers.
• Interpreting previous service details for accurate payroll processing.
• Maintaining compliance with statutory regulations and internal audit requirements.
• Conducting complex manual calculations to ensure precise payroll records.
• Applying Trust conditions of service for correct payment processing.
• Addressing payroll queries from employees, managers, and HR with professionalism and efficiency.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with an amazing team in a supportive atmosphere.
• Professional Development: Take on supervisory and training responsibilities to help develop new staff.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid working model with the opportunity to work remotely part of the week.
• Challenge and Growth: Engage in a high-pressure environment that fosters skill enhancement and career growth.

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience in payroll processing, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to handle queries and provide support effectively.
• Proficiency in using payroll systems, particularly ESR, to ensure accurate payments.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

General Working Conditions

• Office-based role with extensive computer and keyboard use.
• Regular concentration required for data checking and calculations.
• Adherence to strict deadlines and workload peaks.

If you're excited about this opportunity and ready to join a team that values your expertise, please apply today! Let's work together to make payroll a seamless experience for everyone.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Take the next step in your payroll career with us! Your expertise could be the key to ensuring our employees feel valued and supported. Apply now!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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