Are you a Payroll Specialist looking to build on your experience with a large public sector organisation? This is a great opportunity to work within a great HR team, providing specialist advice and administrative support. This is a 6 month fixed-term contract in Belfast. You will process monthly payroll, adhering to strict deadlines and rectifying any discrepancies as required. You will maintain key employment data on the HR system, ensuring employee records are up to date and all transactions are processed promptly. You will process all HMRC transactions, including in-year and end-of-year forms, as well as dealing with all payroll or general HR queries. You will use your specialist knowledge of payroll regulations, systems and processes, data analytics and financial accounting skills to effectively manage the payroll process. You will maintain an email and telephone support desk to support with queries relating to payroll, employee relations, recruitment, absence, pensions and benefits. You will use your strong communication skills and payroll expertise to deal with all queries promptly and efficiently. The person You will have a good understanding of both HR and payroll functions, with a strong ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. To be considered for the role you must demonstrate the below: Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs, grade C or above (to include English and Maths) or equivalent Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a high volume HR/Payroll administrative function for at least 250 employees. Experience of inputting payroll Experience providing advice and support to employees and management on terms and conditions of employment, HR/payroll policies and procedures and statutory payments. Experience liaising with external stakeholders- HMRC, pension bodies, trade unions, courts, systems providers etc. Experience of using Oracle HR/payroll modules or similar Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite The role Location: Belfast Benefits: great holidays, culture and hybrid working with flexi-time Duration: Fixed-term for 6 months Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm Please Note - This position is subject to a Basic Access Ni check. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. This will be considered in line with Access NI code of practice & MCS Group's Access NI policies. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Sam Boles on Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the sameMCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Skills: Payroll business objects communication