Part-Time Payroll Officer

Description:

Our client based in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Officer to join their busy team on a term-time basis, plus one additional week per year. In this role, you will support the Payroll Manager with monthly payroll and pension administration, reconciliations, and the maintenance of payroll records and audit processes. For the Part-Time Payroll Officer role, we are looking for a highly organised and computer-literate individual with proven payroll experience and excellent attention to detail.
  
Job Description:

Create and maintain all payroll records
Provide salary benchmarking information
Carry out monthly payroll checks and reconciliations by reviewing payroll reports, new starters, leavers, contractual changes, additional hours, deductions and pension contributions through the payroll system
Escalating any discrepancies
Maintain the filing system for payroll records
Support payroll audits and assist with the preparation of payroll-related documentation and reports.
Provide support with recruitment administration, absence management, and contractual pay matters
Administer claims for additional payments and deductions
Calculate pay variations including back pay, holiday pay and unpaid leave
Ensure all salary, overtime, and expense claims are accurate and processed correctly.
Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of staff budgets.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of annual employee pay statements.
Act as a key point of contact for payroll and pension-related queries
To support with the smooth running of the Payroll/Pension function when required
Support with other duties including HR, training and first aid when required Candidate Requirements: 

Strong payroll and pensions experience is essential
Must have an understanding of HMRC payroll requirements
Ideally have experience using MIS systems
Experience using MyView system or similar
Be able to complete a DBS certificate
Good analytical skills and be able to complete routine calculations
GCSE in Maths & English
Must be computer literate including the use of Word and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Full understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Be able to work to deadlines This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Payroll Officer, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Assistant
  
Hours: Monday to Friday: 20 hours per week over 3/4 days
Salary: £13,859 - £15,034 per annum DOE

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire,
Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region