Payroll Administrator

Please note: Proven experience using Selima (Access People) is essential and non-negotiable for this role.

Our client is seekinga detail-oriented Payroll Administrator with hands-on experience using the Access People/Selima payroll system on a full-time, temporary basis.

This is a fully remote position supporting a busy, deadline-driven HR & Payroll service team.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a full end-to-end HR and Payroll service via the Access/Selima payroll system.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, statutory deductions, pensions, and benefit schemes.
• Handle BACS and third-party submissions.
• Maintain employee records and apply relevant policies (e.g., absence, pensions).
• Respond to customer queries via phone and email, ensuring exceptional service.
• Check payroll data and reports, resolving discrepancies proactively.
• Work closely with pension providers, ensuring LGPS and Teachers’ Pensions are correctly applied.

Key skills and experience

• Mandatory: Demonstrable experience using the Access/Selima payroll system.
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, and pensions.
• Proven experience delivering excellent customer service in an HR/Payroll environment.
• Ability to manage a busy workload, meet deadlines, and maintain high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable interpreting and applying HR and Payroll policies and procedures.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.

Desirable qualifications

• CIPP qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Experience with LGPS and Teachers’ Pension schemes.
• Previous experience using CRM systems.