Senior Payroll Officer
JOB_53430904724405Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£18-20p/hClosing date
31 Oct 2025
Temporary Senior Payroll Officer Post
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis
Duties include;
No sponsorship available for this role
Duties include;
- Manage and process high-volume weekly and monthly payrolls for employees.
- Ensure accurate and timely payments in compliance with statutory regulations (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.).
- Handle complex payroll calculations and adjustments.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and ensure compliance with HMRC, pension schemes (e.g. LGPS, NEST), and auto-enrolment requirements.
- Submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports and year-end returns (e.g., P11Ds).
- Use payroll SAP Success Factors system to manage data and generate reports.
- Upload net payments to banking systems and reconcile payroll transactions.
- Monitor KPIs and performance indicators related to payroll service delivery.
- Liaise with internal departments (HR, Finance, IT) and external bodies (HMRC, pension providers).
- Respond to employee queries and resolve complaints or discrepancies.
- Ensure robust internal controls and data protection practices.
- Identify and mitigate risks such as overpayments or data breaches.
- Contribute to payroll system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives for SAP success factors
- Support the development of payroll strategies and process improvements.
- Deep understanding of payroll processes, and UK legislation (e.g., PAYE, NI, pensions).
- Experience with payroll software SAP Success Factors
- Knowledge of HMRC regulations, GDPR, and audit requirements.
- Ability to identify and mitigate payroll-related risks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in manual calculations.
- Ability to interpret data and produce meaningful reports.
- Skilled in Excel including vlookups and pivot tables.
- Comfortable with digital tools and system upgrades for SAP Success Factors
No sponsorship available for this role
Senior Payroll OfficerJOB_534309047244052025-09-152025-10-31
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