Payroll Officer – 4 Month Contract

Location: Lambeth Town Hall, 2 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW

Rate: £30.67 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 4 Month Contract

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

• Approximately 2-3 days per week in the office
  
• Remaining days working remotely
  

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to join our dynamic payroll team on a 4-month contract. This role is crucial in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll for a diverse group of corporate and school-based employees. As part of a 12-member team, you will play a vital role in delivering payroll services and providing expert advice to managers, schools, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processes in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
  
• Manage the administration of:
  • Statutory and Occupational Maternity Pay
    
  • Statutory Sick Pay
    
  • Pay Awards and Increments
    
  • NI Benefits
    
  • PILON Payments
    
  • Manual Payments
    
• Handle payroll for new starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
  
• Address payroll inquiries from employees, managers, schools, and external entities.
  
• Offer guidance on:
  • PAYE
    
  • National Insurance
    
  • Pension Schemes
    
  • Statutory Payments
    
  • Student Loans
    
  • Real Time Information (RTI)
    
• Oversee pension administration, including LGPS, Teachers' Pension, NHS Pension, and Auto-Enrolment.
  
• Verify payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
  
• Perform payroll calculations and manual adjustments as needed.
  
• Assist with payroll audits and statutory returns.
  
• Manage service desk tickets, emails, and workload within set timelines.
  

Essential

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in payroll administration.
  
• In-depth understanding of:
  • PAYE
    
  • HMRC Regulations
    
  • National Insurance
    
  • Pension Administration
    
  • Statutory Payments
    
• Proven experience in a customer-focused payroll setting.
  
• Proficiency in using payroll systems, preferably in a public sector environment.
  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
  
• Experience in handling complex payroll queries and resolving issues efficiently.
  

Desirable

• Experience with Local Authority payroll.
  
• Proficiency in processing multiple payrolls and managing large employee volumes.
  
• Familiarity with Oracle Payroll systems.
  
• Payroll qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
  

What's on Offer?

• £30.67 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 4 Month Contract
  
• Hybrid Working
  
• 2-3 Days Per Week Office Attendance
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to work with a large and experienced payroll team.
  
• Exposure to complex payroll, pension, and statutory payment processes.
  
• A varied role supporting both corporate and school payrolls.
  

Suitable for: Payroll Officers, Senior Payroll Administrators, Payroll Coordinators, Payroll Specialists, Payroll Advisors, Pensions & Payroll Officers, and Local Authority Payroll Professionals.