Who You Are As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will form an integral part of a specialist payroll team. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring accurate and timely salary payments and addressing complex payroll queries. You will be proactive in assisting with system developments and improvements, while delivering exceptional payroll services. What the Job Involves In this role, you will: Ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. Handle end-to-end transactional payroll tasks, including managing absences, calculating payments, and addressing overpayment of salary. Manage monthly payroll processes and handle BACS transmission, RTI submissions, and financial costings production. Operate salary sacrifice schemes and resolve complex pay queries. Assist with year-end procedures and in-year pay awards. Run payroll reports for accuracy checking, auditing, and providing management information. Liaise with accountancy staff for reconciliation/payment queries. Provide professional guidance on HR pay and reward policies. Review payroll procedures and recommend improvements. Assist with system development and upgrades, and keep up to date with HMRC regulations. Participate in project work, assessing the impact of rewards and benefits on employee engagement. Skills Significant experience with transactional payroll services and complex payroll queries. Familiarity with Zellis, HCM Resourcelink payroll system, RRS, and Power BI. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of public sector pension schemes, including LGPS, Teachers, and NHS schemes. CIPP qualification and evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).