Payroll Officer (G6) (Finance)

Position: Payroll Officer

Location: 25 West St, Chichester, PO19 1RQ

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: 18.50 hours per week

Pay Rate: PAYE: £14.13 per hour

JOB REF: 5295616

Job Responsibilities

• Provide reliable, efficient, and flexible administrative support within payroll or pensions services.
• Carry out a full range of payroll‑related processes in line with established procedures.
• Respond to customer queries, offering accurate information and guidance on payroll matters.
• Maintain and update records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Produce correspondence and manage day‑to‑day administrative tasks within the team.
• Deliver senior‑level administrative support to assist in the effective functioning of the payroll service.
• Support the Team Leader in managing workloads and prioritising tasks within the team.
• Handle complex, technical, and potentially contentious payroll issues with professionalism and accuracy.
• Monitor and check the quality of work completed by team members to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and service delivery.
• Develop subject matter expertise in key payroll service areas over time.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in a payroll or pensions administration environment.
• Proven experience handling administrative processes in a structured service setting.
• Experience dealing with customer queries and providing guidance.
• Experience managing complex or sensitive cases is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Problem‑solving skills, particularly in resolving complex or technical issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Technical / Software Requirements

• Experience using payroll systems or HR systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage and maintain digital records and databases.

Education / Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (including Maths and English).
• Payroll or finance‑related qualifications (e.g., CIPP) are desirable but not essential.

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