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Payroll Specialist

Posted: 11/06/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3121139372
Type:Temporary
Salary:£19 Hourly + holiday
Location:Oxford, Oxfordshire
Description: Payroll Specialist - Part-Time Temporary Opportunity - Central Oxford - £19 per hour

Payroll Specialist
Temporary 1-3 months
Part-time (3 days per week)
Oxford (Office based)

My client, a Higher Education organisation in Oxford are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is available part-time for candidates with strong payroll expertise, or full-time for those who can also contribute to broader finance operations.The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience within a university or college environment, with a strong understanding of Mercury and the unique complexities of academic and casual worker payroll.
The Ideal Candidate

  • Higher-education payroll experience is essential due to the specialist nature of academic contracts and casual engagement structures.
  • Mercury system knowledge required to manage payroll cycles efficiently from day one.
  • Ability to navigate complex pay structures, including term-time arrangements, variable hours, and multiple appointment types.
  • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy.
  • Confident managing academic payroll cycles
  • Comfortable working in a collegiate environment with varied stakeholders
  • Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative finance team
  • Quick to learn internal processes and adapt to seasonal payroll demands


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