Job Title: Payroll & People Advisor
Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid – average 1 day in office/week)
Salary: £26,315 – £30,959 per annum
Permanent, Full Time
Our local authority client is seeking a Payroll & People Advisor to deliver high-quality, customer-focused payroll and transactional HR services. You’ll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, resolving queries, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.
Key Responsibilities:
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Process payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with tax, NI, pension, and statutory absence regulations.
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Compile contracts of employment and resolve payroll queries efficiently.
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Perform user acceptance testing on systems and support system improvements.
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Maintain accurate data entry and reporting aligned with internal standards and external legislation.
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Support employees with self-service tools and provide clear, effective guidance.
What We’re Looking For:
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Strong knowledge of HMRC statutory absence legislation, tax, NI, and pensions.
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Experience using payroll systems in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
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Ability to analyse and resolve complex payroll issues.
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Ongoing CPD in a relevant field; CIPP qualification (or working towards) desirable