Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill, Kent
Salary/package: £25,948 to £29,500 per annum
Contract type: 8‑month fixed term contract
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
This is an 8‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave.
As a Payroll Compliance Officer at HRConnect you will use your attention to detail to support a seamless, compliant payroll service for a diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
- Processing monthly payrolls using Oracle and iTrent to ensure accurate calculations and timely remuneration.
- Supporting the checking, balancing and distribution of payroll reports in line with published timetables.
- Reconciling payrolls to ensure full compliance with PAYE and pensions legislation.
- Preparing and submitting statutory returns for PAYE, National Insurance and pensions within required deadlines.
- Collating data for monthly and year‑end submissions to HMRC and pension administrators.
- Supporting the correct processing of deductions such as court orders and union payments.
- Extracting and collating data for the monthly and annual returns for Teachers’ Pensions, Local Government Pensions and NEST schemes.
- Supporting User Acceptance Testing for system updates and upgrades.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years' proven experience in payroll processing within a large or complex organisation.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Experience using Oracle HR/Payroll and/or iTrent.
- The ability to remain calm and effective in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
- Experience supporting UAT or payroll procedure development is desirable.
Benefits
- Salary of £25,948 to £29,500 per annum.
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years.
- Birthday Day Off.
- One concessionary day during the Christmas period.
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
- Life assurance cover.
- Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.
