Payroll Team Lead

Our client who are responsible for overseeing HR, Payroll and Employee services, is currently recruiting for a Senior Payroll Officer on a full-time permanent basis.

After 6 months there is a possibility, you could be seconded into a Payroll Team Leader position to cover Maternity.

Contracted hours are 37 hours per week, and the salary on offer is £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Excellent hybrid working, with only 2 x days in the office per month.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Deputise for the payroll team leader in their absence and be first point of call for any escalations, overseeing a team of five
• Process payroll data received from client HR department/line managers relating to starters, leavers, pay reviews, pay adjustments, sickness and change of hours, deputising, and payment of allowances and any other input
• Answer telephone and e-mail queries from client or employees and third parties promptly and effectively
• Manage own workload, taking responsibility for maintaining workloads and meeting tight deadlines regarding cut off dates
• Process any changes to payroll which may arise out of queries, e.g. raise overpayments and make payments
• Check data for self and colleagues’ work, providing an audit trail of events
• Ensure that all targets for service delivery are met and where possible exceeded
• Adhere to the Data Protection Act, Client confidentiality, organisation Policies and Procedures and Quality Management requirements

Essential attributes:

• Detailed knowledge of IRIS (Star Professional) and Zellis (Northgate software)
• Highly organised with ability to prioritise workload
• Self-dependent and ability to work to deadlines
• Strong numeracy skills demonstrating accurate and methodical approach
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of legislation, procedures and Service Level Agreements

Reward and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Defined contribution matching pension scheme up to 6%
• Wellness programme
• Free eye tests
• Employee referral programme
• Life assurance x 4 salary

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