Payroll Advisor
£32,363 to £34,429 (Pro rota)
Harwell, Oxfordshire
Based onsite / Hybrid working available – minimum 2 days onsite per week
Part time/ Flexible hours considered. 16 – 20 hours per week
Reference: 11707
About Us
Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Payroll Advisor to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Diamond’s employees.
Key responsibilities include supporting payroll activities across all aspects of the employee life cycle.
· Payroll Processing
· Pension Schemes
· Reporting
· Employee benefits administration
About You
You will hold 2 A levels or equivalent experience, a CIPP qualification would be beneficial but not essential.
You will also have:
· An understanding of tax and national insurance regulations
· Demonstrate an aptitude for working in a payroll role
· Detailed knowledge of tax, National Insurance and other statutory deductions.
· Experience of computerised payroll preparation
· Experience being the first point of contact to provide support, advice, and guidance to managers on payroll
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 5th October with 1st stage zoom interviews scheduled for 15th October, followed by an onsite interview scheduled for 21st October