Payroll Officer in Oxford

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer

Are you an experienced payroll professional seeking an opportunity to contribute your expertise on a fixed-term basis while working in a flexible environment? If so, this is an excellent chance to join a global organisation committed to innovative solutions, supporting a diverse employee base across multiple regions.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing monthly payroll for over 500 UK employees and a number of European employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to legislative requirements.
• Building effective relationships with the outsourced payroll provider, providing clear and timely instructions to ensure seamless payroll processing.
• Acting as a first point of contact for employee payroll enquiries, offering guidance on payslips, pensions, tax and National Insurance matters, and directing colleagues to specialist support where appropriate.
• Managing payroll-related employee lifecycle activities, including new starters, salary changes, promotions, and performance-related pay adjustments.
• Maintaining and analysing complex payroll data using Microsoft Excel, ensuring data accuracy and supporting robust reporting and decision-making.
• Handling sensitive employee information with the utmost confidentiality while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Supporting broader HR administration activities, maintaining accurate employee records, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and HR processes.
• Assisting with ad hoc payroll and HR projects as required to support business objectives and enhance the employee experience.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Rewards

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
• 28 days annual leave, including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata for the contract length.
• Access to private healthcare through a health cash plan.
• Discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Pension scheme with employee contributions of 2.5% and employer contributions of 7.5%.
• Life assurance cover of four times annual salary.
• Flexibility to work from home for part of the week, with office presence 2 days per week in East Oxford.
• 35-hour working week, 9 am to 5 pm or 8 am to 4 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Our client is a global organisation committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions across various sectors. They value collaboration and invest in their people, fostering an inclusive and progressive environment. This is a supportive workplace where you can grow your professional skills within a forward-thinking organisation.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Experience Essentials

• Recognised payroll qualification is essential.
• GCSE Maths and English qualifications.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience advising employees on tax, pension, and NI issues with a signposting ability.
• Understanding of HR processes affecting payroll, including onboarding and performance management.
• Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive communication.

Location

This role offers a hybrid working model, with 2 office days a week.
Accessible by public transport and parking facilities available onsite.

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