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Payroll and People Advisor

Payroll and People Advisor

4Recruitment Services

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 5 days

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Payroll & People Advisor position in Chelmsford offers a salary range of £26,315 to £30,959 per annum.
This permanent, full-time role requires candidates to have experience in payroll systems within a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Key responsibilities include processing payroll transactions, compiling contracts of employment, and resolving payroll queries.
Candidates should possess strong knowledge of HMRC statutory absence legislation, tax, NI, and pensions.
Ongoing professional development in a relevant field, such as a CIPP qualification, is desirable for applicants.

Job Title: Payroll & People AdvisorLocation: Chelmsford (Hybrid - average 1 day in office/week)Salary: £26,315 - £30,959 per annumPermanent, Full Time

Our local authority client is seeking a Payroll & People Advisor to deliver high-quality, customer-focused payroll and transactional HR services. You’ll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, resolving queries, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.

Key Responsibilities:

Process payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with tax, NI, pension, and statutory absence regulations.
Compile contracts of employment and resolve payroll queries efficiently.
Perform user acceptance testing on systems and support system improvements.
Maintain accurate data entry and reporting aligned with internal standards and external legislation.
Support employees with self-service tools and provide clear, effective guidance.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong knowledge of HMRC statutory absence legislation, tax, NI, and pensions.
Experience using payroll systems in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to analyse and resolve complex payroll issues.
Ongoing CPD in a relevant field; CIPP qualification (or working towards) desirable.

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