About the Role
Payroll executive - Part-time (3days a week)
We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Executive to join a busy HR and Payroll team. Reporting to the Payroll & Pension Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll service while providing first-line support to employees and managers on payroll and pension-related matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
Key Responsibilities
•Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers.
•Assist in the accurate processing of monthly payroll, including:
•New starters and leavers
•Contract and salary changes
•Overtime and additional payments
•Expenses and allowances
•Absence-related payments
•Statutory deductions and pension contributions
•Maintain accurate payroll and employee records using HR and payroll systems, ensuring confidentiality and data security.
•Process payroll documentation including P45s, starter declarations, student loans, maternity paperwork and year-end returns.
•Administer pension auto-enrolment and support employees with pension-related enquiries.
•Manage salary sacrifice schemes, including pension, holiday trading and cycle-to-work arrangements.
•Apply payroll legislation and statutory payments, including PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay and other statutory entitlements.
•Support the administration of sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption processes.
•Assist with payroll overpayment recovery processes.
•Produce payroll reports and support the preparation of management information.
•Support month-end and tax year-end payroll activities.
•Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll and HR processes and systems.
•Work collaboratively across the wider HR team to deliver an excellent employee experience.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
•Previous experience working within a payroll environment.
•Experience administering payroll in line with HMRC regulations.
•Knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory payments, PAYE and National Insurance requirements.
•Understanding of pension auto-enrolment and Real Time Information (RTI) processes.
•Experience using payroll and HR information systems.
•Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
•Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
•Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
•Excellent communication and customer service skills.
•Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
Qualifications
•GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent experience.
•A payroll, finance, or related professional qualification is desirable.
What We Offer
•A supportive and collaborative working environment.
•Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
•A varied role with opportunities to broaden your payroll and HR knowledge.
•The chance to make a real impact by supporting employees across the organisation.
If you are an organised payroll professional looking to join a customer-focused team where accuracy, service and continuous improvement are valued, we would love to hear from you.
