Job Description:

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer
Are you an experienced payroll professional seeking an opportunity to contribute your expertise on a fixed-term basis while working in a flexible environment? If so, this is an excellent chance to join a global organisation committed to innovative solutions, supporting a diverse employee base across multiple regions.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing monthly payroll for over 500 UK employees and a number of European employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to legislative requirements.
• Building effective relationships with the outsourced payroll provider, providing clear and timely instructions to ensure seamless payroll processing.
• Acting as a first point of contact for employee payroll enquiries, offering guidance on payslips, pensions, tax and National Insurance matters, and directing colleagues to specialist support where appropriate.
• Managing payroll-related employee lifecycle activities, including new starters, salary changes, promotions, and performance-related pay adjustments.
• Maintaining and analysing complex payroll data using Microsoft Excel, ensuring data accuracy and supporting robust reporting and decision-making.
• Handling sensitive employee information with the utmost confidentiality while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Supporting broader HR administration activities, maintaining accurate employee records, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and HR processes.
• Assisting with ad hoc payroll and HR projects as required to support business objectives and enhance the employee experience.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Rewards

Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
28 days annual leave, including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata for the contract length.
Access to private healthcare through a health cash plan.
Discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.
Pension scheme with employee contributions of 2.5% and employer contributions of 7.5%.
Life assurance cover of four times annual salary.
Flexibility to work from home for part of the week, with office presence 2 days per week in East Oxford.
35-hour working week, 9 am to 5 pm or 8 am to 4 pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

The Company
Our client is a global organisation committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions across various sectors. They value collaboration and invest in their people, fostering an inclusive and progressive environment. This is a supportive workplace where you can grow your professional skills within a forward-thinking organisation.

6-Month FTC Payroll Officer Experience Essentials

• Recognised payroll qualification is essential.
• GCSE Maths and English qualifications.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience advising employees on tax, pension, and NI issues with a signposting ability.
• Understanding of HR processes affecting payroll, including onboarding and performance management.
• Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive communication.

Location
This role offers a hybrid working model, with 2 office days a week.
Accessible by public transport and parking facilities available onsite.

Action
If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today. We will review and respond to all applications.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn.