Job Description
We are working exclusively with London Borough of Brent to recruit for their busy payroll department
Duties include;
1. Manage end-to-end monthly payroll and pensions on a high-volume basis
2. Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, bonuses, and benefits
3. Review and approve payroll reports before final submission
4. Ensure compliance with local, national, and international payroll laws and regulations
5. Prepare and submit statutory filings (e.g., HMRC in the UK)
6. Maintain accurate records for audits and internal reviews
7. Maintain and update payroll systems and employee records
8. Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity
9. Implement system upgrades or transitions when needed
10. Respond to payroll-related queries from employees
11. Provide guidance on payslips, tax codes, and deductions
12. Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll perspective
13. Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes
14. Develop and document standard operating procedures
15. Train junior payroll staff or HR team members
16. Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to payroll
17. Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, system integrations)
18. Dealing with complex queries effectively
19. Assessing historical data and rectif...