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Payroll Officer
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 28,500 - 28,500 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are urgently seeking a highly capable Payroll Officer to join our client’s busy HR team on an initial 1-month contract. This requires someone who can hit the ground running, understands the end-to-end recruitment cycle and can deliver accurate payroll for over 1000 employees with minimal handholding.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned HR professional who thrives under pressure, works at pace, and can balance multiple priorities effectively. For the right person, this position maybe extended
Monday to Friday 9-5. Salary £28500 pro rata. Initially a 1-month contract. Office based with onsite parking
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration
* Take ownership of the end-to-end monthly payroll for approx. 1,200 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Resolve payroll queries quickly and effectively.
* Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.) and ensure correct deductions for PAYE, NI, pensions, and other benefits.
HR Administration
* Manage the employee lifecycle including starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
* Maintain accurate HR records and systems.
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as an HR Officer or similar HR generalist role.
* Track record managing large-scale payroll
* Solid knowledge of UK employment law, payroll legislation, and HR compliance.
* Demonstrated ability to work at pace, under pressure, and with high accuracy.
* Excellent multitasking, time management, and organisational skills.
* Strong IT skills, ideally including HRIS and payroll systems.
What We Can Offer You
* Immediate start in a high-impact, business-critical role.
* 1-month temporary contract initially, with potential to extend or move into a permanent role.
* Competitive hourly/daily rate.
* Opportunity to gain exposure in a fast-paced HR environment supporting a large workforceBefore You Apply
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