Payroll Advisor
Hybrid Working Occasional Travel to London
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join an organisation with a strong focus on support their local community. This role will primarily be delivering an accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll service. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who also has experience supporting broader HR activities and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
- Manage and coordinate monthly payroll, ensuring all deadlines are met and payroll is processed accurately
- Administer starters, leavers, contractual changes, salary amendments, deductions, and expenses
- Prepare and submit payroll reports and payroll instructions to the payroll provider
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
- Respond to payroll queries and maintain accurate employee payroll records
- Support year-end payroll activities, including P11Ds, payrolling benefits, PSA submissions, and audit requirements
- Liaise with Finance to ensure payroll costs are accurately recorded and reported
Pensions & Benefits
- Administer pension schemes, including auto-enrolment, contributions, re-enrolment exercises, and pension queries
- Manage life assurance administration and annual renewals
- Support the administration of employee benefits and reward programmes
- Liaise with external providers to ensure an excellent employee experience
HR Support
- Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to employees and managers
- Support absence management administration and maintain accurate HR records
- Assist with onboarding and recruitment administration, ensuring new starters are set up correctly for payroll
- Maintain employee data within HR and payroll systems and produce reports as required
About You
- Previous experience in a payroll-focused role (3 years expeirence)
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, tax, and compliance requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
- Experience working with payroll and HR systems
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- CIPD Level 3 qualification or payroll qualification desirable, but not essential
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Payroll Advisor in City of London employer: Venn Group
As a leading university in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration and professional growth. Our Governance & Legal Services team is dedicated to service excellence, offering employees the chance to engage in meaningful work while benefiting from hybrid working options and continuous improvement initiatives. Join us to be part of a culture that prioritises accuracy, professionalism, and the development of your career in higher education.
