Payroll & Systems Officer Full-time or Part-time

Your new company
A leading not-for-profit organisation going through a period of growth, my client is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to join their team located in a beautiful rural location south of Colchester, Essex.

Your new role
Working as part of a supportive HR team, the key focus of this role will be managing the payroll function and liaising with the managed service payroll provider. Alongside this, there will be the opportunity to work closely and support the HR team in systems projects, reporting requirements and process changes.
- Oversee the monthly payroll for circa 200 employees
- Ensure payroll information and systems are checked and maintained
- Reviewing monthly payroll reporting and communicating any required changes
- Ensuring accuracy of final payroll reports and payments
- Resolve employee payroll queries
- Conduct manual calculations as required
- Payroll systems and processes review and improvements
- Assist with generating adhoc and regular reporting, dashboards and analytics
- Support with HR process review and improvements

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a Payroll Officer or similar payroll position. Up-to-date payroll legislation knowledge will be essential, as will a positive and proactive approach to learning new systems. Report writing and analysis experience would be beneficial but not essential.

What you'll get in return
This role can be offered on a full-time basis or with the potential for flexible / part-time hours
This role following initial training can be offered on a hybrid working basis - up to 60% home working
Generous starting salary £30000 - £32500
Benefits include 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays increasing with service, pension scheme, staff social days and company sick pay
Due to the rural location south of Colchester (Circa 8 miles from Colchester), own transport required

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