Specialist Payroll Officer Specialist Payroll Officer

As the Specialist Payroll Officer, you will hold responsibility for delivering specialised aspects of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service. This role requires a high level of technical expertise in payroll processes, alongside a strong commitment to accountability and providing outstanding support to employees, stakeholders and customers. Key responsibilities include:

• To utilise specialist knowledge to address complex payroll scenarios and contribute to the overall efficiency of the payroll function
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve complex payroll issues and provide expert guidance
• Stay abreast of existing and emerging payroll laws, regulation and taxation legislation to ensure the payroll function is in compliance
• Provide expert guidance and solutions to complex payroll-related inquiries promptly and professionally
• Collaborate with the leadership, the payroll team, and relevant departments to implement enhancements that enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Identify and share best practice across the team to ensure maximum efficiency and process improvements
  
  Excellent IT skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers, adapting styles to different situations
• High level administrative/organisational and analytical skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in relevant payroll software and tools
  
  This role has a starting salary of £35,730 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract/secondment opportunity.
We are excited to be hiring a new Specialist Payroll Officer to join our fantastic team. The team is based in Weybridge, but we promote a hybrid approach to working, meeting 2 days per week in the office. Rewards and Benefits
• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources