Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer for our client a local government organisation in Camden. The successful candidate will provide support, guidance, and technical advice to payroll officers, staff, and key stakeholders, ensuring a timely and responsive payroll service. They will work closely with HR Business Advisors, Application Specialists, and the Finance Team to meet statutory returns and maintain compliance with all relevant regulation. This role is a 2 month initial contract with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
- Provide expert advice on payroll queries, statutory deductions, and compliance.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment with policies and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and best practice.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.
- Handle complex payroll issues and provide solutions promptly.
- Provide guidance and support on the use of Policies and Procedures – sickness absence policy / procedure; code of conduct; dignity at work: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); probation guidelines; Health and Well‑being passport; Advise staff on Family Leave policy, however this list is not exhaustive.
- Provide advice to staff on Employee Benefits and My Performance scheme.
- Liaise with HR Business Advisors on staff pay issues as well as calculations for Redundancy.
- Advise staff on Terms and Conditions of Contract to include annual leave entitlement and Term Time Only/ annualised contracts.
- Maintenance of Employees personal records and EAS archiving.
- Transactional processing for monthly payroll for Teachers and Officers; including static and non‑static changes such as overtime, expense reimbursement, travel, loan agreements, cycle scheme as well as salary sacrifice. Process all starters, leavers, and movers, including data entry, during its life cycle.
Personal Requirements
- Experience working with HR/Payroll Cloud.
- Understanding of policies and procedures, including sickness absence, family leave, and employee benefits.
- Ability to calculate redundancy payments and advise on flexi‑retirement processes.
- Robust knowledge of terms and conditions, annual leave entitlements, and contract types.
- Previous experience in payroll administration within a large organisation.
Working Hours
37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday
Pay
£25.06 per hour
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