Employment Services Assistant (Payroll)
Job description
About the role:
The Payroll Assistant supports the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services across the organisation. This includes inputting and checking payroll data, handling employee queries, and working closely with other teams to ensure payroll runs smoothly. The role is essential in ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time, and that statutory and organisational processes are followed.
About you:
1. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
2. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
3. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
4. Strong communication and customer service skills
5. Comfortable working with figures and financial data
6. A collaborative and team-oriented approach
What you will do:
7. Input and validate payroll data such as timesheets, deductions, and absences
8. Support monthly payroll processing and reporting
9. Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers
10. Liaise with HR and finance colleagues to resolve issues
11. Assist with the implementation of payroll updates and statutory changes
12. Carry out general administrative duties related to payroll