Payroll Assistant Full time role, Lewes (Hybrid) 6 month Fixed Term Contract Purpose of the job: To provide a payroll, pension, audit and administrative service within the Human Resources Department to the Organisation in accordance with Audit and Financial Regulations. Key Responsibilities: To administer the full payroll cycle, including starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, overtime, and pension deductions, ensuring all processes are accurate To check payroll documents prior to input for missing details, descriptions or information and resolve these issues promptly with the relevant department To maintain and store securely payroll records in accordance with statutory requirements. To take, log and investigate all payroll queries received in the Department, communicate findings to individuals and provide suitable solution as directed by the Senior Payroll Administrator or Payroll Manager. To escalate queries that cannot be resolved immediately to the Senior Payroll Administrator or Payroll Manager as appropriate and ensure satisfactory replies are made promptly. To assist the Payroll Manager with the development of departmental pay and audit systems. To ensure archiving process is carried out in accordance with written procedures. To contribute to the production and maintenance of documented payroll procedures. To actively participate in Departmental and Directorate Team Briefings. Essential Criteria Excellent IT skills Able to prioritise and organise workloads Excellent communication skills Strong numerical accuracy Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.