We are currently seeking a Payroll Assistant to provide operational support to deliver a professional HR service for Payroll and employee benefits. Acting as the first line support for Payroll queries and processing payrolls for a specific work area.

Key details:

• Contract: Temporary
• Duration: Initially 3 months
• Location: Maidenhead
• Pay rate: £15.66 per hour
• Hours: 30 hours per week (ideally across Monday to Friday, hybrid working)
• Start date: ASAP
• Notice period: Maximum 1 week

Key responsibilities:

• Provide basic payroll support to employees and managers, answering straightforward queries and referring more complex issues to senior team members.
• Deliver a polite and helpful customer service experience across all communication channels (telephone, email, and face-to-face).
• Assist in responding to payroll queries, ensuring they are handled promptly or passed to the appropriate colleague.
• Support the payroll team with routine tasks such as data entry, checking employee details, and preparing information for payroll processing.
• Help with monthly payroll activities by gathering and inputting data accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring information is up to date and recorded correctly.
• Follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with payroll processes and data protection requirements.
• Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues to ensure payroll deadlines are met.
• Handle sensitive information carefully and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Take part in training and development to build knowledge of payroll systems, processes, and legislation.

Requirements:

• Previous administration or clerical experience
• Basic payroll knowledge
• Experience with HR/payroll systems (iTrent) is desirable
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills and strong English proficiency
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities
• Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, especially Excel)
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

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