Payroll Officer
- Job Type: Initial 6-month Temporary Contract
- Organisation: Oldham Council
- Pay Rate: £16.23 per hour
Oldham Council are seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join their team. Working under the guidance of a Payroll Manager and a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate payroll processing in compliance with UK payroll legislation. This role is ideal for someone who is highly numerate, literate, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Process queries and HR/Payroll transactional work requests accurately and efficiently within defined timescales, adhering to policies and procedures.
- Follow compliance and audit steps as stipulated in policies, processes, and procedures.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail in all processing and record-keeping to meet and exceed customer expectations and service levels.
- Work collaboratively with team members and other sections to contribute to the effective operation of the overall Service.
- Perform back-office administrative and other tasks as necessary to support the effective operation of the Service.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation and its application to the payroll process, including PAYE, tax, national insurance, and pension contributions.
- Highly numerate and literate.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and high standards in customer and colleague interaction.
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet challenging deadlines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Positive, proactive, and adaptable to change.
Desirable:
- MHR I-Trent Experience.
- Knowledge of Local Government Terms & Conditions.
- CIPP/Payroll Qualification.
- Advanced Excel skills.
To apply for the Payroll Officer position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss next steps.
