Part Time Payroll Advisor

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Payroll Advisor to join a leading not-for-profit organisation based in South Oxfordshire. Working within the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (16 -20 hours per week), you will support the Payroll Manager in delivering an accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll from start to finish.
The organisation offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, excellent on-site facilities, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. The role requires attendance in the office two days per week, with flexibility to work from home for the remainder of your hours.

Your new role

• Support the end-to-end processing of payroll across the full employee life cycle.
• Assist the Payroll Manager in delivering accurate and timely payroll services.
• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absences and payroll amendments.
• Administer workplace pension schemes and ensure compliance with pension regulations.
• Ensure payroll activities are compliant with UK payroll legislation and internal policies.
• Liaise with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date.
• Resolve payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy.
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience of processing UK payroll successfully.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Essential experience administering workplace pensions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to adapt confidently within a changing working environment.
• Experience processing medium to large payrolls would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• A salary of £33,253 to £34,315 per annum, pro rata.
• A part-time position working 16 -20 hours per week.
• A 12-month fixed-term contract.
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays and a Christmas closure, pro rata.
• Two annual volunteering days, pro rata.
• Flexible working hours.
• Available parking on-site
• An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
• Potential relocation support where applicable.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to on-site cafés, restaurants and a daycare nursery.
• Access to sports pitches, an outdoor gym, and cycle, running and walking routes.

What you need to do now
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