Senior Payroll Officer

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Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a part-time Senior Payroll Officer to provide accurate payroll services. This role involves managing payroll processes, resolving complex queries, and requires a CIPP qualification. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll services and resolving queries.
• Knowledge of public sector pension schemes (LGPS, Teachers, NHS).
• Familiarity with HMRC regulations and payroll obligations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processes including gross to net calculations.
• Handle complex payroll queries and emergency payments.

Skills

Transactional payroll services

Complex query resolution

Strong IT skills

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zellis

HCM Resourcelink

Job description

Job Title: Senior Payroll Officer
Location: London Borough of Hillingdon, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW
Start Date: 2 June 2025
End Date: 1 September 2025
Working Hours: 21 hours per week, between 9am and 5pm
Pay: Competitive hourly rate 27.04 umbrella per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Payroll Officer to join the London Borough of Hillingdon on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to contribute to the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services within a busy local authority environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes including gross to net calculations, BACS transmission, RTI submissions, and costings

• Handle complex payroll queries and emergency payments

• Administer salary sacrifice schemes and redundancy payments

• Assist with year-end procedures, pay awards and statutory returns

• Run reports for auditing, reconciliation, and management information

• Liaise with accountancy staff and provide professional advice on pay policies

• Maintain and develop payroll systems and support service improvements

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience delivering transactional payroll services and resolving complex queries

• Knowledge of public sector pension schemes such as LGPS, Teachers, and NHS

• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and payroll systems such as Zellis or HCM Resourcelink

• Familiarity with HMRC regulations and statutory payroll obligations

• CIPP qualification and evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a local government setting

• Knowledge of Business Objects and Power BI

• Understanding of Local Government pay and grading structures

This is a part-time role of 21 hours per week with flexibility required around payroll deadlines. The post is based at the London Borough of Hillingdon, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW, and will report to the Payroll and Reward Team Leader.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to apply your payroll expertise in a public sector setting, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to fiona dot (url removed)

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