Payroll Officer, London University, Temp, Hybrid Working, £19 - £22ph plus holiday accrual

Are you an experienced Payroll Officer, confident in handling the payroll for 2000 staff in a higher education environment? Do you have a hawk-eye for detail? Can you remain focussed whilst also responding to an array of staff queries and requests for support? If yes, then this is the role for you!

A leading North London University is looking to recruit a Payroll Officer for an initial term of three months. You will take responsibility for:

• Collaborating with the team to deliver a substantial payroll
• Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of payroll systems and procedures and the effective communication of payroll policies and practices to line managers
• Ensure that all staff are paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of their employment, and relevant legislation
• Carry out monthly checks to ensure the accuracy of each payroll prior to despatch of payment to staff, including verification of the work of other staff in the team, the production of exception reports
• Assist with the compilation of payroll and pension returns
• Liaise with external bodies in relation to the area of specialisation, for example, pension providers
• Undertake project development work when necessary
• Deputise for the Deputy Head of Payroll, Taxation and Pension Administration when necessary
• Present briefings and deliver training to other team members and HR colleagues
• Act as a first point of call for all enquiries

Ideally your CV will demonstrate:

• Significant operational payroll experience in a complex organisation, ideally Higher Education
• Experience working with Oracle Fusion or an equivalent leading payroll software system
• Knowledge of payroll fundamentals e.g. NI, tax codes, and legislation
• Professional knowledge and a commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to use your initiative to identify and eliminate errors and resolve customer queries
• Ability to work with staff across a variety of disciplines

If you have the skills and experience detailed above please apply now.

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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