Payroll Officer

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 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.