Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant
Southampton, Remote | Initial 3 Month Contract | £15.81ph Umbrella | Full-Time |

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to join a local authority in Southampton to support the Payroll & Pensions function.

This role will see you completing the following;

• To undertake complex payroll/pension processes including input to systems and maintaining the employee record.


• To deal with complex payroll/pensions and administrative queries whilst providing appropriate advice to the customer in a timely manner


• To provide administration support for post recruitment activities including DBS processing


• Provide support to maintain accurate pay scales, allowance tables and LGPS pension links.


• To provide advice on pay related tax and insurance issues


• To provide advice on specific payroll related queries, such as maternity and absence


• To process and administer the more complex benefits schemes including Pensions administration


• To administer job evaluation changes and complete the necessary input and documentation.


• To assist with HR/Payroll related projects as required


• To ensure all procedures and processes comply with employment policies, data protection, legislation, equality and diversity issues and best practice.


• Answer phones and emails


• To actively participate in a culture of continuous improvement/ change within and across the teams, seeking to improve services, performance, data and stakeholder feedback.


• To maintain accurate and objective records of all HR activity and interventions, in accordance with agreed procedures and practice

The Postholder

• Experience working within a busy HR/Payroll function


• Good understanding of payroll processes and HR best practice in relation to payroll


• Background within a local authority, government organisation beneficial

Wish to Apply?
Get in contact with Anna at STR Group Services, by emailing an up-to-date CV in application today!
Email: acurtis@strgroup.co.uk
Tel: 02392 315 073
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